| Literature DB >> 19168096 |
Shida Yousefi1, Hans-Uwe Simon.
Abstract
Autophagy is a conserved proteolytic mechanism that degrades cytoplasmic material including cell organelles. The importance of autophagy for cell homeostasis and survival has long been appreciated. Recent data suggest that autophagy is also involved in non-metabolic functions that particularly concern blood cells. Here, we review these findings, which point to an important role of autophagy in several cellular functions related to host defense.Mesh:
Year: 2009 PMID: 19168096 DOI: 10.1016/j.bbamcr.2008.12.023
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Biochim Biophys Acta ISSN: 0006-3002