When Does Autophagy Occur?
Factors Triggering Cell Cleansing
Autophagy is a cellular process that involves the breakdown and recycling of damaged or unnecessary cellular components. While the specific timing of its initiation varies, several factors have been identified as potential triggers:
Diseases
Infection: Impaired immune function can disrupt the clearance of intracellular pathogens, leading to autophagy as a defense mechanism.
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