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Autophagy in cells of the blood.
Journal article

Autophagy in cells of the blood.

  • Yousefi S Institute of Pharmacology, University of Bern, Friedbühlstrasse 49, CH-3010 Bern, Switzerland.
  • Simon HU
  • 2009-01-27
Published in:
  • Biochimica et biophysica acta. - 2009
Animals
Antigen Presentation
Autophagy
Blood Cells
Cell Differentiation
Cell Survival
Humans
Phagocytosis
English Autophagy is a conserved proteolytic mechanism that degrades cytoplasmic material including cell organelles. The importance of autophagy for cell homeostasis and survival has long been appreciated. Recent data suggest that autophagy is also involved in non-metabolic functions that particularly concern blood cells. Here, we review these findings, which point to an important role of autophagy in several cellular functions related to host defense.
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  • English
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