Journal of International Oncology ›› 2013, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (5): 325-328.

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Autophagy and tumors

LI  Jiao, FAN  Song-Qing   

  1. Department of Pathology, Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
  • Online:2013-05-08 Published:2013-05-15
  • Contact: FAN Song-qing E-mail:fansongqing2000@yahoo.com

Abstract: Recent studies show that autophagy ont only plays an important role in maintaining homeostasis in cells, but also palys a double role in the tumorigenesis and development of cancer. Studying the molecular mechanisms of autophagy and the relationship between autophagy and cancer have great significance for cancer treatment and prevention.

Key words: Autophagy, Neoplasms, Therapy