Autophagy and Neurodegeneration: Insights from a Cultured Cell Model of ALS
Autophagy plays a major role in the elimination of cellular waste components, the renewal of intracellular proteins and the prevention of the build-up of redundant or defective material. It is fundamental for the maintenance of homeostasis and especially important in post-mitotic neuronal cells, whi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-08-01
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Series: | Cells |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/4/3/354 |