adenophagy

Example:The research on autophagy has revealed new insights into the cell repair mechanisms during starvation.

Definition:The process by which a cell breaks down its own components, especially organelles or damaged components, for recycling or disposal

Example:Autophagic lysosomes are essential for maintaining cellular homeostasis by degrading obsolete structures.

Definition:A membrane-bound organelle in animal cells that contains digestive enzymes which can break down damaged organelles and other materials

Example:Mitophagy is a critical process in neurons that helps eliminate damaged mitochondria, preserving energy efficiency.

Definition:A specialized form of autophagy that targets and degrades mitochondria

Example:RGC-32 cells use reticulophagy to maintain their shape and function after mechanical injury.

Definition:The self-digestion of the endoplasmic reticulum, a specialized form of autophagy

Example:In plants, vacuoles store water and waste materials, whereas in autophagy, they can act as degradative compartments.

Definition:A membrane-bound compartment in plant or fungal cells that is not necessarily involved in degradation purposes