Programmed Cell Death

Multicellular organisms can self-destruct their cells through a variety of mechanisms.

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There are several programmed cell death pathways that lead to cellular self-destruction, either for developmental processes, tissue maintenance, or stress responses. These include apoptosis, pyroptosis, and necroptosis.


Learn more about cellular death in the Programmed Cell Death Brush Up Summary.

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