The role of autophagy in ocular health: mechanisms, pathologies, and therapeutic strategies

Abstract Autophagy is a self-digestive process in which cellular components are degraded and recycled to maintain homeostasis and cope with stress. When cells are in a state of stress, autophagy will degrade proteins, lipids and damaged organelles, and convert them into key nutrients and building co...

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Main Authors:	Mingyu Huang, Yumeng Lin, Hong Zhang, Ruimin Yuan, Liuzhi Zeng, Sizhen Li, Qingsong Yang, Meng Gong, Renyan Xiao, Peng Jia, Lan Yuan, Qian Guo, Zhongyu Han, Lidan Xie
Format:	Artigo
Language:	Inglês
Published:	BMC 2026-04-01
Series:	Biology Direct
Subjects:	Autophagy Retina Retinal ganglion cells Ocular diseases Lens Therapeutic strategies
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s13062-026-00821-4
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