solukuolleisuuteen
Solukuolleisuus, also known as apoptosis, is a highly regulated process of programmed cell death. It is a fundamental biological mechanism essential for the development and maintenance of multicellular organisms. Unlike necrosis, which is a form of accidental cell death caused by injury or disease, apoptosis is a clean and controlled dismantling of a cell. This process is crucial for removing unwanted or damaged cells, preventing the spread of infections, and sculpting tissues during embryonic development.
The apoptotic pathway can be initiated by various signals, both internal and external to the cell. Internal
During apoptosis, the cell undergoes characteristic morphological changes. These include cell shrinkage, chromatin condensation, and the