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Pinocytosis

Known as: Pinocytoses, fluid-phase endocytosis 
An endocytosis process that results in the uptake of liquid material by cells from their external environment; literally 'cell drinking'. Liquid is… 
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Review
1989
Review
1989
Fluorescent labeling of endocytic compartments.
Highly Cited
1980
Highly Cited
1980
Chloroquine and ammonium ion inhibit receptor-mediated endocytosis of mannose-glycoconjugates by macrophages: apparent inhibition of receptor recycling.
Highly Cited
1980
Highly Cited
1980
Surface functions during mitosis. II. Quantitation of pinocytosis and kinetic characterization of the mitotic cycle with a new fluorescence technique
The profound depression of fluid pinocytosis observed in mitotic cells (Berlin, R. D., et al. 1978. Cell. 15:327--341) is… 
Highly Cited
1979
Highly Cited
1979
Apolysis and the turnover of plasma membrane plaques during cuticle formation in an insect.
Highly Cited
1974
Highly Cited
1974
On pericytes, particularly their existence on lung capillaries.
Review
1965
Review
1965
CELL SURFACE AND PINOCYTOSIS
Following 1)m. Fawcett’s broad review of the surfaces of different types of cells, it may be useful to consider the functions… 
Highly Cited
1961
Highly Cited
1961
DEMONSTRATION OF MOUSE ISOANTIGENS AT THE CELLULAR LEVEL BY THE FLUORESCENT ANTIBODY TECHNIQUE
The fluorescent antibody technique has been applied for the demonstration of mouse isoantigens at the cellular level. Specific… 
Highly Cited
1960
Highly Cited
1960
AN ELECTRON MICROSCOPIC STUDY OF PINOCYTOSIS IN AMEBA
The attachment to the surface of the ameba (Chaos chaos L. (Pelomyxa carolinensis, Wilson)) of two proteins, ribonuclease and… 
Highly Cited
1959
Highly Cited
1959
The Ingestion of Proteins and Colloidal Materials by Columnar Absorptive Cells of the Small Intestine in Suckling Rats and Mice
Proteins and colloidal materials, administered orally to suckling rats and mice, were ingested by columnar absorptive cells of… 
Highly Cited
1958
Highly Cited
1958
Uptake of protein from solution by Amoeba proteus.
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