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What are the similarities between autolysis and apoptosis?

Posted April 13, 2023


Answer

There are several similarities between apoptosis and autolysis. One similarity is that apoptosis and autolysis are two mechanisms that induce cell death. They are both also crucial processes for multicellular organisms. Without apoptosis, certain cells may grow uncontrollably leading to malignancies. Both are also important for maintaining a healthy cell population and eradicating unnecessary cells. 

Additional resources

Autolysis: a plausible finding suggestive of long ESD procedure time

Apoptosis and Necrosis

Cell Meter™ Phosphatidylserine Apoptosis Assay Kit *Blue Fluorescence Optimized for Microplate Readers*