Apoptosis regulation by autophagy gene 5

Yousefi, Shida; Simon, Hans-Uwe (2007). Apoptosis regulation by autophagy gene 5. Critical reviews in oncology, hematology, 63(3), pp. 241-4. Boca Raton, Fla.: Elsevier 10.1016/j.critirevonc.2007.06.005

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Autophagy is a cellular process, in which cellular proteins and cytoplasmic organelles are degraded. It reflects the response of a cell to stress or starvation with the primary goal of cell survival. On the other hand, if the autophagic activity is too high, cell death happens, suggesting that this process requires a tight control. Autophagic cell death has often been observed under conditions, in which apoptosis is blocked. Recent studies suggest that autophagy may promote apoptosis and that Bcl-2 cannot block only apoptosis, but also autophagy and autophagic cell death. Here, we discuss recent findings regarding the interrelations between autophagy and apoptosis. In particular, we would like to draw the attention of the readers to Atg5, which exhibits, like Bcl-2, a dual function by modulating both autophagy and apoptosis.

Item Type:	Journal Article (Further Contribution)
Division/Institute:	04 Faculty of Medicine > Pre-clinic Human Medicine > Institute of Pharmacology
UniBE Contributor:	Yousefi, Shida, Simon, Hans-Uwe
ISSN:	1040-8428
ISBN:	17644402
Publisher:	Elsevier
Language:	English
Submitter:	Factscience Import
Date Deposited:	04 Oct 2013 14:54
Last Modified:	05 Dec 2022 14:16
Publisher DOI:	10.1016/j.critirevonc.2007.06.005
PubMed ID:	17644402
Web of Science ID:	000249292100005
URI:	https://boris.unibe.ch/id/eprint/22993 (FactScience: 38488)