autophagy

American  

[aw-tah-fuhj-ee] / ɔˈtɑ fədʒ i /

noun

1. Cell Biology. the process by which a cell breaks down and reabsorbs parts of itself using enzymes it generates.

2. the act or process of consuming or digesting oneself.

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Other Word Forms

• autophagic adjective
• non-autophagic adjective

Example Sentences

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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"It activates hemoglobin synthesis, slows down the cell cycle, and slows down autophagy, which together have a synergistic effect."

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This behavior supports a routine cellular cleanup process known as autophagy.

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