Autophagy as a Therapeutic Target for Chronic Kidney Disease and the Roles of TGF-β1 in Autophagy and Kidney Fibrosis
Autophagy is a lysosomal protein degradation system that eliminates cytoplasmic components such as protein aggregates, damaged organelles, and even invading pathogens. Autophagy is an evolutionarily conserved homoeostatic strategy for cell survival in stressful conditions and has been linked to a va...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-01-01
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| Series: | Cells |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/12/3/412 |