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Unlike apoptosis, programmed cell death, necrosis occurs when a cell dies prematurely due to trauma,infections or toxins. This causes an inflammatory response, as the cells burst and contents are relased | Unlike [[apoptosis|apoptosis]], programmed cell death, necrosis occurs when a cell dies prematurely due to trauma, infections or toxins. This causes an inflammatory response, as the cells burst and contents are relased <ref>Alberts et al (2008) Molecular Biology of the Cell, 5th Edition, New York: Garland Science, chapter 18</ref>. | ||
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Revision as of 23:03, 18 November 2012
Unlike apoptosis, programmed cell death, necrosis occurs when a cell dies prematurely due to trauma, infections or toxins. This causes an inflammatory response, as the cells burst and contents are relased [1].
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- ↑ Alberts et al (2008) Molecular Biology of the Cell, 5th Edition, New York: Garland Science, chapter 18