Links between apoptosis, proliferation and the cell cycle.

Links between apoptosis, proliferation and the cell cycle. Br J Biomed Sci. 2004 Jan;61(2):99-102 Authors: Alenzi FQB Abstract Many physiological processes, including proper tissue development and homeostasis, require a balance between apoptosis and cell proliferation. All somatic cells proliferate via a mitotic process determined by progression through the cell cycle. Apoptosis (programmed cell death) occurs in a wide variety of physiological settings, where its role is to remove harmful, damaged or unwanted cells. Apoptosis and cell proliferation are linked by cell-cycle regulators and apoptotic stimuli that affect both processes. This review covers recent developments in the field and examines new evidence of the interconnection between apoptosis and cell proliferation. PMID: 28700870 [PubMed]
Source: British Journal of Biomedical Science - Category: Laboratory Medicine Tags: Br J Biomed Sci Source Type: research