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An autophagosome is a unique, double-membraned [[Organelle|organelle]] that is a key component of macroautophagy (a type of [[Autophagy|autophagy]]). | An autophagosome is a unique, double-membraned [[Organelle|organelle]] that is a key component of macroautophagy (a type of [[Autophagy|autophagy]]). Its formation is the first step in autophagy after the genesis of a phagophore, and it mediates the sequestering of cytosolic macromolecules. It precedes the formation of an autolysosome, where a [[lysosome|lysosome]] bonds to the autophagosome. | ||
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An autophagosome is a unique, double-membraned organelle that is a key component of macroautophagy (a type of autophagy). Its formation is the first step in autophagy after the genesis of a phagophore, and it mediates the sequestering of cytosolic macromolecules. It precedes the formation of an autolysosome, where a lysosome bonds to the autophagosome.