The Role of Autophagy in Eye Diseases
Autophagy is a catabolic process that ensures homeostasis in the cells of our organism. It plays a crucial role in protecting eye cells against oxidative damage and external stress factors. Ocular pathologies of high incidence, such as age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, and diabe...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-02-01
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Series: | Life |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/11/3/189 |