Caveolin mediated endocytosis is a specialized form of endocytosis that involves small, flask-shaped invaginations of the plasma membrane known as caveolae. These structures are enriched in cholesterol and sphingolipids and are stabilized by a protein called caveolin. This type of endocytosis is distinct from other forms such as clathrin-mediated endocytosis and is involved in various cellular processes including signal transduction, lipid regulation, and the uptake of certain molecules.
