Mitochondrial dynamics: A strategy for avoiding autophagy

Lorenzo Galluzzi, Oliver Kepp, Guido Kroemer

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Abstract

Cells normally respond to a lack of nutrients by activating autophagy, a prominent pro-survival pathway that involves the catabolism and recycling of cytoplasmic material. Recent results indicate that mitochondria actively elongate during autophagy, thereby avoiding their degradation and sustaining cell viability.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)R478-R480
JournalCurrent Biology
Volume21
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 21 2011
Externally publishedYes

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