Control of apoptotic DNA degradation

Authors
Ferri, KF Kroemer, G
Citation
Kf. Ferri et G. Kroemer, Control of apoptotic DNA degradation, NAT CELL BI, 2(4), 2000, pp. E63-E64
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Cell & Developmental Biology
Journal title
NATURE CELL BIOLOGY
ISSN journal
14657392 → ACNP
Volume
2
Issue
4
Year of publication
2000
Pages
E63 - E64
Database
ISI
SICI code
1465-7392(200004)2:4<E63:COADD>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
Apoptotic DNA degradation has been thought to be a cell-autonomous process. Recent evidence suggests that heterophagic recognition and engulfment of d ying cells by non-apoptotic cells may be critical for the activation and/or action of apoptogenic DNases.