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    GlossaryCaveolae

    small, flask-shaped cell membrane invaginations involved in cellular processes

    Caveolae are small, flask-shaped invaginations in the cell membrane that play a crucial role in various cellular processes, including signal transduction and endocytosis. They are rich in proteins like caveolins and are involved in the regulation of lipid metabolism and cellular response to mechanical stress.

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