Sejttörmelék

Sejttörmelék refers to the fragments and debris resulting from cell breakdown or damage. This can occur through various processes, including normal cell turnover, programmed cell death (apoptosis), or cellular injury due to external factors like toxins or physical trauma. The composition of sejttörmelék varies depending on the cell type and the cause of its demise, but it generally includes remnants of the cell membrane, cytoplasm, organelles, and nucleic acids.

The presence of sejttörmelék is a common feature in biological tissues. In healthy organisms, specialized cells such as phagocytes actively clear away this debris to maintain tissue homeostasis and prevent inflammation. However, if the rate of cell death exceeds the capacity of clearance mechanisms, or if the debris itself is inflammatory, it can contribute to disease processes. For instance, the accumulation of sejttörmelék is observed in conditions like atherosclerosis and neurodegenerative diseases. Studying sejttörmelék is important for understanding cellular processes, disease pathogenesis, and developing therapeutic strategies.