Apoptosis, or programmed cell death, is linked to cancer in two ways: tumors block the body’s self-destruction mechanisms and cancer cells inactivate genes needed for cell destruction. Chemotherapy damages tumors and marks them for death by exploiting this relationship. Mutations in DNA alter the relationship between apoptosis and cancer, allowing for uncontrolled cell growth. Chemotherapy […]
Apoptosis is normal cell death in living organisms, necessary for normal development. It is distinct from necrosis and has several stages, including the breakdown of the cell nucleus and consumption by phagocytes. Failure to complete apoptosis can cause deformities and tumors. The study of apoptosis is important for understanding cell death and its applications in […]
