A simplified definition of autophagy is that it is an exceedingly complex process which degrades modifed, superfluous (surplus), or damaged cellular macromolecules and whole organelles using hydrolytic enzymes in the lysosomes. Autophagy can be defined in more detail as a regulated process of degradation and recycling of cellular constituents participating in organelle turnover, resulting in the bioenergetic management of starvation. https://www.bocsci.com/autophagy-pathway.html
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