Apoptosis: Neuronal death by design

Journal/Book: J Clin Psychiat. 1997; 58: P O Box 240008, Memphis, TN 38124. Physicians Postgraduate Press. 183-184.

Abstract: Neurons are equipped with the molecular machinery to kill themselves. The process is called apoptosis. Cellular suicide may be desirable for same neurons and the cause of psychiatric disorders in others.

Note: Article Stahl SM, Univ Calif San Diego, Dept Psychiat, San Diego,CA 92103 USA

Keyword(s): CELL-DEATH

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