Apoptosis

What is Apoptosis?

Apoptosis is the process of programmed cell death and it’s used during early development to eliminate unwanted cells; for example, those between the fingers of a developing hand. In adults, apoptosis plays a role in preventing cancer and is used…
APOPTOSIS

What is Apoptosis?

Apoptosis is programmed cell death. Causes of apoptosis are cellular stressors which include ischemia, hypoxia, infectious agents, radiation, chemicals, alterations in temperature. Apoptosis in Physiologic Situations: Natural. Apoptosis in Pathologic Conditions: Disease or disorder. Morphologic and Biochemical Changes in Apoptosis:…