1. The hallmarks of cancer Flashcards

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What is apoptosis and what are the 2 types?

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Apoptosis is a programmed cell death that stops defective cells from replicating their error. They trigger a caspase cascade that utilises proteolytic events to break cell down and get it consumed by other cells.

The 2 types are extrinsic and intrinsic.

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