Abstract
The high degree of selectivity for photodamage to subcellular organelles can provide a means for evaluation of autophagic death pathways. While many current reports rely on ambiguous criteria, there are glimmers of unequivocal evidence.
Keywords:
apoptosis; autophagy; lysosomes; mitochondria; photodynamic.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Review
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Apoptosis / drug effects*
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Autophagy / drug effects*
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Humans
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Mitochondria / drug effects*
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Mitochondria / metabolism
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Organelles / drug effects
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Organelles / metabolism
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Photochemotherapy* / methods
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Photosensitizing Agents / pharmacology*