autophagy

Examples of autophagy in the following topics:

• Programmed Cell Death

  • Apoptosis and autophagy are both forms of PCD, but necrosis is a non-physiological process that occurs as a result of infection or injury.
  • Macroautophagy, often referred to as autophagy, is a type of programmed cell death accomplished through self-digestion.
  • Autophagy is generally activated by conditions of nutrient deprivation but has also been associated with physiological as well as pathological processes such as development, differentiation, neurodegenerative diseases, stress (physiology), infection and cancer.
  • Explain the importance of programmed cell death, including apoptosis and autophagy