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. 2017 Oct 24;8:1368. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2017.01368

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Initiation of phagocytosis. After receptor engagement (A) (2), the plasma membrane covers the microorganism to be ingested (B) (9, 10) and closes at the distal end (C) (11, 12), forming a vacuole where the microorganism is internalized (D).