Autophagy is a normal biological process in which cells break down to allow for the removal and recycling of defective or degraded parts or parts that are no longer needed. It is an essential part of maintaining cell health. Without it, cells would become cluttered with unnecessary material that would affect their function. When the process does not work correctly, it can lead to disease. Disruptions in the normal autophagy process are thought to be possible factors in cancer, osteoarthritis,... więcej

Salem Press Encyclopedia of Health, 2023. 3p.