autophagy
Americannoun
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Cell Biology. the process by which a cell breaks down and reabsorbs parts of itself using enzymes it generates.
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the act or process of consuming or digesting oneself.
Other Word Forms
- autophagic adjective
- non-autophagic adjective
Example Sentences
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Often described as 'geroprotectors,' they have been shown to stimulate autophagy, a cellular recycling process that clears out damaged components.
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"In normal tissues, eIF5A1, activated by polyamines, activates mitochondria via autophagy, whereas in cancer tissues, eIF5A2, whose synthesis is promoted by polyamines, controls gene expression at the translational level to facilitate the proliferation of cancer cells."
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CaAKG also increased autophagy, the brain's internal "clean-up" system that removes damaged proteins and helps neurons stay healthy.
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Autophagy is the process cells use to clear away damaged proteins and other waste.
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The researchers connected SUPT5H to three key blood cell programs: hemoglobin production, cell cycle, and autophagy.
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