Control of apoptotic DNA degradation

K. F. Ferri, G. Kroemer

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Abstract

Apoptotic DNA degradation has been thought to be a cell-autonomous process. Recent evidence suggests that heterophagic recognition and engulfment of dying cells by non-apoptotic cells may be critical for the activation and/or action of apoptogenic DNases.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)E63-E64
JournalNature Cell Biology
Volume2
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2000
Externally publishedYes

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