How Do Infections And Toxins Launch A Cell's Self-destruct And A...

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Fri, 03/14/2008 - 13:00

Some cells self-destruct peacefully. Others, exposed to toxins or infections, spill a chemical warning when they die.

The body responds with inflammation that can backfire and damage vital tissues. The inflammatory response to dying cells' distress calls may be helpful or harmful, research shows.


 

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