Self Cleansing and Reconstruction

Autophagy is a natural cellular process that occurs in the body to maintain cellular health and balance. The word "autophagy" originates from Greek, where "auto" means self, and "phagy" means eating. Essentially, autophagy is the process of self-eating, where cells degrade and recycle their own damaged or dysfunctional components. Here's how autophagy works: Recognition: The cell identifies and targets damaged organelles, misfolded proteins, and other intracellular waste for degradation. Formation of autophagosomes: Membrane-bound structures called autophagosomes are formed to enclose the targeted cellular components. Fusion: The autophagosomes then fuse with lysosomes, which are organelles containing enzymes capable of breaking down various biological molecules. Degradation: The contents of the autophagosomes are broken down by the lysosomal enzymes, and the resulting breakdown products are recycled and reused by the cell ...