Autophagia
Autophagia, commonly referred to as autophagy (from the Greek *autos*, meaning "self," and *phagein*, meaning "to
The process begins with the formation of an isolation membrane that engulfs the targeted material, creating
Autophagy is regulated by a highly conserved set of genes and proteins, including the *Atg* (autophagy-related)
Beyond its role in cellular maintenance, autophagy has been implicated in various physiological processes, including development,
Research on autophagy has expanded its therapeutic potential, with studies exploring its role in longevity, tissue