The Role of Beclin 1-Dependent Autophagy in Cancer
Autophagy (<i>self-eating</i>) is an intracellular degradation process used by cells to keep a “clean house”; as it degrades abnormal or damaged proteins and organelles, it helps to fight infections and also provides energy in times of fasting or exercising. Autophagy...
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MDPI AG
2019-12-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/9/1/4 |