APOPTOSIS, PROGRAMMED CELL DEATH

APOPTOSIS, PROGRAMMED CELL DEATH #Apoptosis, or programmed cell death, is a highly regulated process that eliminates cells with critical damage that could not be repaired. Once apoptosis is activated by either immune cells or the protein p53, the damaged cell shrinks and generates apoptotic cell debris, known as apoptotic bodies. These apoptotic bodies are phagocytized […]

THE PROTEIN P53, THE GUARDIAN OF THE GENOME

THE PROTEIN P53, THE GUARDIAN OF THE GENOME The protein p53 is often referred to as the “guardian of the genome” because of its central role in protecting cells from cancer. It acts as a tumor suppressor, meaning it prevents cells from dividing uncontrollably and forming tumors. When DNA damage occurs, p53 can stop the […]