Current Research in Autophagy
Current Research in Autophagy by Alexandra Hewitt, published by Callisto Reference on January 10, 2015, offers a detailed examination of the complex role of autophagy in cellular processes. This 274-page book is presented in English and delves into the dual nature of autophagy, highlighting its significance in both cell survival and cell death. The text emphasizes the importance of understanding this duality in the context of developing autophagy-modulating therapies.
Readers will find an exploration of various demanding research topics related to autophagy, including its molecular mechanisms and implications in diseases such as infectious and neurodegenerative disorders. The book provides insights into how this fundamental cell defense mechanism contributes to the understanding of cell death and its relevance in the study of diverse medical conditions.
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The contradictory role of autophagy i.e. cell survival versus cell death; draws the focus on the importance of keeping in mind this double-edged nature in future developments of the currently promising autophagy-modulating therapies. This book highlights some of the demanding research topics related to autophagy and also analyzes the recent developments in its molecular mechanisms. The emphasis is on the role this basic cell defense mechanism plays in studying various diseases which include autophagy in infectious diseases, in neurodegenerative diseases, and cell death.
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