Term: mitophagy
Literally meaning: “ mitochondrial autophagy ”
Origin: Anc Greek
mitos (=thread) + φάγω/phago(=eat)
Coined/History
The term coined by J.J. Lemasters
in 2005
Source
1. Lemasters, J.J., 2005. Selective
mitochondrial autophagy, or mitophagy, as a targeted defense against oxidative
stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and aging. Rejuvenation Res. 8 (1), 3–5.
Definition
Mitophagy is the selective removal of mitochondria by autophagy (The catabolic process of self-digestion through the lysosomal machinery)
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