Mitochondrial dynamics: A strategy for avoiding autophagy

Lorenzo Galluzzi, Oliver Kepp, Guido Kroemer

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    Abstract

    Cells normally respond to a lack of nutrients by activating autophagy, a prominent pro-survival pathway that involves the catabolism and recycling of cytoplasmic material. Recent results indicate that mitochondria actively elongate during autophagy, thereby avoiding their degradation and sustaining cell viability.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)R478-R480
    JournalCurrent Biology
    Volume21
    Issue number12
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 21 Jun 2011

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