Lysosomal Functions in Glia Associated with Neurodegeneration

Lysosomal Functions in Glia Associated with Neurodegeneration

Lysosomes are cellular organelles that contain various acidic digestive enzymes. Despite their small size, they have multiple functions. Lysosomes remove or recycle unnecessary cell parts. They repair damaged cellular membranes by exocytosis. Lysosomes also sense cellular energy status and transmit...

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Main Authors: Conlan Kreher, Jacob Favret, Malabika Maulik, Daesung Shin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Biomolecules
Subjects:
lysosomes
glia
autophagy
synapse
astrocytes
oligodendrocytes
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/11/3/400

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