Apoptosis, its mechanisms and medical value. Part I. Definition of apoptosis and its mechanism on the cell level

Abstract

Apoptosis is highly conserved process of elimination of old and injured cells. Process of apoptosis is induced by both extra- and intracellular stimuli responsible for the activation of latent intracellular caspases.

Keywords

• cell death
• apoptosis
• necrosis
• induction
• mechanisms