Early Endosome

**Semantic type:** Anatomical Structure

**Definition:** The endosomal compartment that fuses with endocytic vesicles and sorts the plasma membrane components from any internalized molecules that are targeted for lysosomal degradation.

**Synonyms:** - CURL - Compartment of Uncoupling Receptors and Ligands - Compartment of the Uncoupling Receptors and Ligands