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Apoptotic Signaling

Apoptotic signaling is a form of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms. It is a natural, normal process often triggered by external signals such as damage to a cell or exposure to certain chemicals. Apoptotic signaling is important for the development of healthy organisms, as it helps ensure t…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 2× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Apoptotic signaling is a form of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms. It is a natural, normal process often triggered by external signals such as damage to a cell or exposure to certain chemicals. Apoptotic signaling is important for the development of healthy organisms, as it helps ensure that cells that are damaged or no longer necessary are removed from the body in an orderly and efficient manner. Apoptotic signaling helps to maintain the balance between cell growth, differentiation, and death. It is also important in the fight against diseases, such as cancer, as the death of invading or potentially harmful cells can help to protect against unwanted cell growth and spread. Apoptotic signaling is also widely studied in biotechnology and medical research, which can help to develop new treatments and therapies.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 2 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Oct 2025.

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Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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