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macropinosome

Definition

Target type: cellularcomponent

A membrane-bounded, uncoated intracellular vesicle formed by the process of macropinocytosis. [PMID:14732047]

A macropinosome is a large, transient, fluid-filled vesicle formed by the invagination and closure of the plasma membrane. This process, termed macropinocytosis, is a non-specific form of endocytosis that allows cells to take up large amounts of extracellular fluid and its contents. The cellular component of a macropinosome can be described as follows:

**Membrane:** The macropinosome membrane is derived from the plasma membrane, composed of a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins. These proteins include:
* **Receptors:** Involved in signaling pathways and mediating the uptake of specific molecules.
* **Actin-binding proteins:** Play a crucial role in the formation and movement of macropinosomes.
* **Adhesive proteins:** Facilitate the interaction of the macropinosome with other cellular structures.

**Cytoplasm:** The interior of the macropinosome contains the engulfed extracellular fluid, including:
* **Solutes:** Dissolved substances such as ions, sugars, and proteins.
* **Extracellular vesicles:** Small membrane-bound vesicles that can be taken up by macropinocytosis.
* **Degradative enzymes:** Enzymes involved in the breakdown of ingested material.

**Associated Structures:** Macropinosomes can interact with other cellular structures, including:
* **Actin filaments:** Form a network that supports the macropinosome and facilitates its movement.
* **Microtubules:** Aid in the transport of macropinosomes to specific destinations within the cell.
* **Other organelles:** Macropinosomes can interact with lysosomes for the degradation of their contents.

The exact composition and structure of a macropinosome can vary depending on the cell type and the specific conditions under which it is formed. However, the basic components described above are essential for its function as a temporary compartment for the uptake and processing of extracellular material.'
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Proteins (1)

ProteinDefinitionTaxonomy
Matrix metalloproteinase-14A matrix metalloproteinase-14 that is encoded in the genome of human. [PRO:DNx, UniProtKB:P50281]Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (26)

CompoundDefinitionClassesRoles
tiludronic acidtiludronic acid: a bone resorption inhibitor; an antihypercalcemic agent; used in the tratment of Paget's disease; used in the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis; structure given in first sourceorganochlorine compound
epigallocatechin gallate(-)-epigallocatechin 3-gallate : A gallate ester obtained by the formal condensation of gallic acid with the (3R)-hydroxy group of (-)-epigallocatechin.

epigallocatechin gallate: a steroid 5alpha-reductase inhibitor and antimutagen in green tea (Camellia sinensis)
flavans;
gallate ester;
polyphenol
antineoplastic agent;
antioxidant;
apoptosis inducer;
geroprotector;
Hsp90 inhibitor;
neuroprotective agent;
plant metabolite
zoledronic acidzoledronic acid : An imidazole compound having a 2,2-bis(phosphono)-2-hydroxyethane-1-yl substituent at the 1-position.

Zoledronic Acid: An imidobisphosphonate inhibitor of BONE RESORPTION that is used for the treatment of malignancy-related HYPERCALCEMIA; OSTEITIS DEFORMANS; and OSTEOPOROSIS.
1,1-bis(phosphonic acid);
imidazoles
bone density conservation agent
marimastatmarimastat : A secondary carboxamide resulting from the foraml condensation of the carboxy group of (2R)-2-[(1S)-1-hydroxy-2-(hydroxyamino)-2-oxoethyl]-4-methylpentanoic acid with the alpha-amino group of N,3-dimethyl-L-valinamide.

marimastat: a matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor active in patients with advanced carcinoma of the pancreas, prostate, or ovary
hydroxamic acid;
secondary carboxamide
antineoplastic agent;
matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor
ilomastatCS 610: matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor; structure in first source

ilomastat : An N-acyl-amino acid obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of (2R)-2-[2-(hydroxyamino)-2-oxoethyl]-4-methylpentanoic acid with the amino group of N-methyl-L-tryptophanamide. A cell permeable broad-spectrum matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) inhibitor
hydroxamic acid;
L-tryptophan derivative;
N-acyl-amino acid
anti-inflammatory agent;
antibacterial agent;
antineoplastic agent;
EC 3.4.24.24 (gelatinase A) inhibitor;
neuroprotective agent
cgs 27023aCGS 27023A: a matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor
prinomastatprinomastat : A hydroxamic acid that is (3S)-N-hydroxy-2,2-dimethylthiomorpholine-3-carboxamide in which the hydrogen attached to the thiomorpholine nitrogen has been replaced by a [4-(pyridin-4-yloxy)phenyl]sulfonyl group. It is a selective inhibitor with of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) 2, 3, 9, 13, and 14.

prinomastat: a diazepine-based hydroxamic acid inhibitor; matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) inhibitor; angiogenesis inhibitor;
aromatic ether;
hydroxamic acid;
pyridines;
sulfonamide;
thiomorpholines
antineoplastic agent;
EC 3.4.24.35 (gelatinase B) inhibitor;
matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor
rs-130830RS-130830: orally-active broad-spectrum matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor
tmi-1
batimastatbatimastat : A secondary carboxamide resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of (2S,3R)-5-methyl-3-{[(2S)-1-(methylamino)-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]carbamoyl}-2-[(thiophen-2-ylsulfanyl)methyl]hexanoic acid with the amino group of hydroxylamine. It a broad-spectrum matrix metalloprotease inhibitor.

batimastat: structure given in first source; a synthetic matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor
hydroxamic acid;
L-phenylalanine derivative;
organic sulfide;
secondary carboxamide;
thiophenes;
triamide
angiogenesis inhibitor;
antineoplastic agent;
matrix metalloproteinase inhibitor
ik 682IK 682: inhibits TNF-alpha converting enzyme; structure in first sourcehydroxamic acid;
pyrrolidin-2-ones;
quinolines
epigallocatechin-3-o-(3''-o-methyl)-gallatecatechin
ro 32-3555Ro 32-3555: structure given in first source
sb 3ct compoundSB 3CT compound: a matrix metalloproteinase-2 inhibitor; structure in first sourcearomatic ether
pd 166793
sc 78080
ro 31-9790Ro 31-9790: hydroxamic acid derivative
arp-100
kb r8301
N(2)-([biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonyl)-N-hydroxy-N(2)-isopropoxy-D-valinamideN(2)-([biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonyl)-N-hydroxy-N(2)-isopropoxy-D-valinamide : A hydroxamic acid that is N-hydroxy-D-valinamide in which the alpha-amino group has been substituted by isopropoxy and [biphenyl]-4-ylsulfonyl groups. A selective matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2) inhibitor, it is one of the most potent inducers of autophagy. Its physiological roles include angiogenesis, cancer metastasis, embryogenesis, tissue remodeling in development, and wound healing.D-valine derivative;
hydroxamic acid
antineoplastic agent;
autophagy inducer;
EC 3.4.24.24 (gelatinase A) inhibitor;
melanin synthesis inhibitor
bms-566394BMS-566394: structure in first source
incb3619INCB3619: ADAM inhibitor; structure in first source
6-(3,5-difluoroanilino)-9-ethyl-2-purinecarbonitrile6-aminopurines
6-(3,5-difluoroanilino)-9-(2,2-difluoroethyl)-2-purinecarbonitrile6-aminopurines
9-(3,5-difluorophenyl)-6-(ethylamino)-2-purinecarbonitrileimidazoles
grassystatin agrassystatin A: isolated from a cyanobacterium, identified as Lyngbya cf.; structure in first source