Cell-based assays for evaluation of autophagy in cancers

• Main Authors: Pang, Siew Wai *, Awi, Noel Jacques *, Yap, Hooi Yeen *, Teow, Sin Yeang *
• Other Authors: Radwa Ali Mehanna,
• Format: Book Section
• Language: English
• Published: InTechOpen 2019
• Subjects: RC0254 Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology (including Cancer)
• Online Access: http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/1149/1/Teow%20Sin%20Yeang%20Cell-Based%20Assays%20for.pdf; http://eprints.sunway.edu.my/1149/; http://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.80088

Autophagy is a cellular mechanism that degrades damaged organelles and misfolded proteins to maintain cellular homeostasis. Autophagy in cancers is drawing increasing attentions due to its multifaceted roles in cancer development, progression, and treatment. There are several key autophagy effectors...