A form of cell death in which a programmed sequence of events leads to the elimination of cells without releasing harmful substances into the surrounding area. Apoptosis plays a crucial role in developing and maintaining the health of the body by eliminating old cells, unnecessary cells, and unhealthy cells. The human body replaces perhaps one mill [..]

A type of cell death in which a series of molecular steps in a cell lead to its death. This is one method the body uses to get rid of unneeded or abnormal cells. The process of apoptosis may be blocke [..]

Programmed cell death brought about by signals that trigger the activation of a cascade of "suicide" proteins in the cells destined to die.

programmed cell death (carefully orchestrated by genes and gene products that turn the pathway to cell death on or off); fragmentation of the cell into membrane-bound particles that are eliminated by [..]

the death of cells which occurs as a normal part of an organism's growth or development

A normal cell process in which a genetically programmed series of events leads to the death of a cell. Cancer cells may block apoptosis.

Apoptosis is the process of programmed cell death. It is used during early development to eliminate unwanted cells; for example, those between the fingers of a developing hand. In adults, apoptosis is used to rid the body of cells that have been damaged beyond repair. Apoptosis also plays a role in preventing cancer. If apoptosis is for some reason [..]

The natural process of programmed cell death as part of normal growth and development. 38 Animation, 38 Problem

Programmed cell death.

Programmed cell death, in which a cell degrades its own DNA, the nucleus and cytoplasm shrink, and the cell undergoes phagocytosis by other cells without leakage of its contents. © 2005 by W. [..]

It is the capacity of a cell to undergo programmed cell death.

n. A generally used term for programmed cell death. See also programmed cell death.

A normal series of events in a cell that leads to its death.

A form of cell death in which a programmed sequence of events leads to the elimination of cells without releasing harmful substances into the surrounding area.

  The process of cell death, which occurs naturally as a part of normal development, maintenance and renewal of tissue in an organism. Apoptosis differs from necrosis, in which cell death is caused by [..]

a controlled sequence of steps in which cells signal self termination. Asters

  The molecular and morphological processes leading to controlled cellular self- destruction was first introduced in a publication by Kerr, Wyllie and Currie (Br. J. Cancer, 1972, 26: 239). 'Apoptosis' is of Greek origin, having the meaning "falling off or dropping off", in analogy to leaves falling from trees or petals [..]

' and 'programmed cell death' are used as synonyms. Programmed cell death was originally used in order to describe the locally and temporally defined cell death during embryogenesis. It was already in the middle of our century that cell death was recognized as a natural process in the development of organisms (Gluecksmann, 1951, Biol [..]

It is a form of cell death that is not caused by accidental injuries or old age but by active cell suicide. This is induced by the activation of specific sui- cide genes, and it is a universal mechani [..]

See cell death.

Programmed cell death. This occurs when a tissue is formed or an abnormal/unnecessary cell is removed. Unlike external injury, this cell death does not cause an inflammatory response because intracell [..]

(French : apoptose) Programmed cell death.

programmed cell death.

The programmed and controlled cell death associated with ageing of the cell (reaching the Hayflick limit). This system often fails in cancer cells.

Programmed cell death.

(n) a type of cell death in which the cell uses specialized cellular machinery to kill itself; a cell suicide mechanism that enables metazoans to control cell number and eliminate cells that threaten [..]

Apoptosis is the natural process of cell death, which is a normal function of the body.  When cells die, the debris is cleared by macrophages, or white blood cells within tissues.  In people with lupu [..]

A process of programmed cell death in which redundant or flawed cells destroy themselves.

A type of cell death in which a series of molecular steps in a cell leads to its death. This is the body's normal way of getting rid of unneeded or abnormal cells. The process of apoptosis may be [..]

Synonyms: necrobiosis Definition: (AP-oh-TOE-sis, ah-POP-tuh-sis) A normal series of events in a cell that lead to its death (and then replacement). Cancer cells avoid apoptosis. May also be called ne [..]

Apoptosis is the time when a cell is dying. It begins when the cell leaves the cell cycle for the final time and ends when the cell dies.

Regulated process leading to cell death via a series of well-defined morphological changes; also called programmed cell death. (Figure 23-45)

Apoptosis is the programmed cell death that occurs during normal growth and in the natural functioning of the body. Cells will commit suicide if they receive the appropriate signal or if they don' [..]

gene-directed cell death or programmed cell death that occurs when age, condition, or state of cell health dictates. Cells that die by apoptosis do not usually elicit the inflammatory responses that a [..]

One of the mechanisms by which Cell Death occurs (compare with Necrosis and Autophagocytosis). Apoptosis is the mechanism responsible for the physiological deletion of Cells and appears to be intrinsi [..]

Apoptosis that is triggered via Cell Surface Receptors such as Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptors and Death Domain Receptors.

Apoptosis that is triggered via Cell stress and mitochondrial damage.

The deliberate, programmed death of a cell. Apoptosis is a normal biological process that helps the body stay healthy by eliminating old or damaged cells. One of the ways that HIV infection gradually destroys the immune system is by causing apoptosis of CD4 T lymphocytes (CD4 cells). See Related Term(s): CD4 T Lymphocyte

One of the mechanisms by which CELL DEATH occurs (compare with NECROSIS and AUTOPHAGOCYTOSIS). Apoptosis is the mechanism responsible for the physiological deletion of cells and appears to be intrinsi [..]

Programmed cell death induced by specialized biochemical pathways, often serving a specific purpose in the development of an animal.

A type of cell death in which a series of molecular steps in a cell leads to its death. This is the body’s normal way of getting rid of unneeded or abnormal cells. The process of apoptosis may be blocked in cancer cells. Also called programmed cell death.

programmed cell death triggered by proteins and affected by enzymes

A controlled self-destruction of a cell, also called programmed cell death. Watch the process of apoptosis

The process of a cell committing suicide

a mechanism that allows cells to self-destruct when stimulated by the appropriate trigger; "programmed cell death" archaea

 Process of cell suicide or ‘programmed cell death’, which is a normal body process to make way for new cells; can be triggered by chemotherapy drugs and irradiation

A series of events that lead to the death of the cell. It occurs when a cell is damaged or is no longer needed. Also called cell suicide or programmed cell death.

<cell biology> Programmed cell death as signalled by the nuclei in normally functioning human and animal cells when age or state of cell health and condition dictates. An active process requiring metabolic activity by the dying cell, often characterised by cleavage of the DNA into fragments that give a so called laddering pattern on gels. Cel [..]

Programmed cell death, the body's normal method of disposing of damaged, unwanted, or unneeded cells.

Programmed cell death, that is, the death of cells by a specific sequence of events triggered in the course of normal development (e.g., cells between digits in the limb bud) or as a means of preserving normal function (e.g., in response to viral infection).

The process of programmed cell death (PCD) that may occur in multicellular organisms.

"Cellular suicide," also known as programmed cell death. HIV may induce apoptosis in both infected and uninfected immune system cells.

Programmed cell death, or &quot;cell suicide&quot;; a form of cell death in which a controlled sequence of events (or programme) leads to the elimination of cells without releasing harmful sub [..]

Programmed cell death. An active process requiring metabolic activity by the dying cell; often characterized by cleavage of the DNA into fragments that gives a so-called "laddering pattern" on gels. Cells that die by apoptosis do not usually elicit the inflammatory responses that are associated with necrosis, though the reasons are not cl [..]

A genetically determined self-destruction of cells that is thought to exist to mediate the orderly elimination of unnecessary cells. Frequently described as “programmed cell death.”

Programmed cell death; a form of cell death in which the cell activates an internal death program.

Programmed cell death.

A type of programmed (normal) cell death. This the body’s normal way of getting rid of damaged, unneeded or unwanted cells.