Autoimmunity and Carcinogenesis: Their Relationship under the Umbrella of Autophagy

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The immune system and autophagy share a functional relationship. Both innate and adaptive immune responses involve autophagy and, depending on the disease's origin and pathophysiology, it may have a detrimental or positive role on autoimmune disorders. As a "double-edged sword" in tumors, autophagy can either facilitate or impede tumor growth. The autophagy regulatory network that influences tumor progression and...

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