Autophagy and Cancer
Autophagy is a housekeeping survival mechanism with a protective function against stress conditions. However, when stress severity or duration increases, it may promote cell death. Paradoxically, autophagy favors cancer development, since cancer cells could enhance their proliferation potential (thu...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2012-08-01
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| Series: | Cells |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/1/3/520 |