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Yeast endocytosis.

H Riezman1

  • 1Biocenter of the University of Basel, Klingelbergstrasse 70, CH-4056 Basel, Switzerland.

Trends in Cell Biology
|August 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Endocytosis is vital for eukaryotic cells, but some species like Saccharomyces cerevisiae can survive with reduced levels. This review focuses on endocytosis mechanisms and functions in S. cerevisiae.

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Area of Science:

  • Cell Biology
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Endocytosis is a fundamental cellular process conserved across eukaryotic evolution.
  • Recent findings indicate that some organisms, including Saccharomyces cerevisiae, can tolerate significantly reduced endocytic activity.
  • This challenges the perceived indispensability of high levels of endocytosis for cell viability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current understanding of endocytosis in Saccharomyces cerevisiae.
  • To highlight the utility of S. cerevisiae as a model organism for studying endocytic mechanisms.
  • To explore the functions of endocytosis in light of its reduced necessity in certain conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent scientific literature on endocytosis.
  • Analysis of studies involving mutants affecting the endocytic pathway in S. cerevisiae.
  • Examination of research on endocytic pathway intermediates.

Main Results:

  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae serves as a valuable model for investigating endocytosis.
  • Progress has been made in identifying intermediates and mutants within the endocytic pathway.
  • The study of these elements aids in understanding the mechanisms and diverse functions of endocytosis.

Conclusions:

  • Despite its fundamental role, endocytosis levels can be substantially reduced in S. cerevisiae without compromising viability under laboratory conditions.
  • S. cerevisiae offers a powerful system for dissecting the molecular machinery and functional significance of endocytosis.
  • Further research in this model organism can elucidate the intricacies of endocytic pathways and their evolutionary adaptations.

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