endocytosis pathway phagocytosis pathway 2012-11-08T15:41:47Z PW:0001145 The phagocytosis pathway is used for the removal of unwanted material such as dying cells and also of foreign material. As such it is also part of the immune response. Various receptors on the surface of a phagocytic cell will recognize/bind material and induce signaling cascades. pathway phagocytosis vpetri