Autophagy: Friend or Foe in Breast Cancer Development, Progression, and Treatment
Autophagy is a catabolic process responsible for the degradation and recycling of long-lived proteins and organelles by lysosomes. This degradative pathway sustains cell survival during nutrient deprivation, but in some circumstances, autophagy leads to cell death. Thereby, autophagy can serve as t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Breast Cancer |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/595092 |