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Diagram of a cell showing how extrinsic factors like nutrient loss and X-rays, and intrinsic factors like DNA damage and malformed proteins, trigger apoptosis, leading to cell breakdown and disposal by scavenger cells.
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  • apoptosis
    apoptosis
    / Regulation of apoptosis

    Employing the intrinsic pathway, cancer cells, cells that are infected with bacteria or virus particles, and mutant cells can be assigned to apoptosis. The extrinsic pathway is commonly associated with cellular death receptors.

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    Employing the intrinsic pathway, cancer cells, cells that are infected with bacteria or virus particles, and mutant cells can be assigned to apoptosis. The extrinsic pathway is commonly associated with cellular death receptors.

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