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Overview of Cell Death

Cell death is an essential process where the body gets rid of old or damaged cells. Cell proliferation and death need to be balanced, as an imbalance between the two may lead to cancer or autoimmune diseases.
Cell death was observed in the early 19th century, but there was no experimental evidence to prove it. In 1842, Carl Vogt first discovered cell death in a metamorphic toad; however, it was not termed ‘cell death.’ Scientists discovered different cell death pathways only in the 20th century...
Necrosis01:16

Necrosis

Necrosis is considered as an “accidental” or unexpected form of cell death that ends in cell lysis. The first noticeable mention of “necrosis” was in 1859 when Rudolf Virchow used this term to describe advanced tissue breakdown in his compilation titled “Cell Pathology”.
Morphological Manifestations of Necrosis
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Apoptosis01:30

Apoptosis

Apoptosis is a combination of two Greek words, 'apo' and 'ptosis,' meaning separation and falling off, respectively. Hippocrates used this word to describe gangrene, which was caused due to bandaging of fractured bones. Apoptosis was distinguished from necrosis in 1970 when John Kerr reported observations of morphological changes occurring during apoptosis. During one experiment, he observed that the disruption of blood supply to the liver tissue resulted in a size reduction of the tissue.
Cellular Injury IlI: Cellular Death01:11

Cellular Injury IlI: Cellular Death

Cell death is the irreversible loss of cellular structure and function, representing the final stage of severe injury. It plays a key role in both normal physiology and disease.Types of Cell DeathThe two main types are necrosis and apoptosis, though others like necroptosis and pyroptosis also exist.Necrosis:Necrosis is an unregulated form of cell death caused by severe injury such as trauma, toxins, or ischemia. It is characterized by cell swelling, membrane loss, rupture, and leakage of...
Cellular Injury IV: Necrosis01:16

Cellular Injury IV: Necrosis

Necrosis is a form of irreversible cell death caused by severe injury such as ischemia, toxins, or trauma. Unlike programmed cell death, it is an uncontrolled, pathological process that typically provokes inflammation in surrounding tissues.Pathophysiologic ChangesNecrosis begins when cells sustain critical damage, leading to swelling of organelles, particularly mitochondria, and rapid ATP depletion. As energy levels decline, membrane ion pumps fail, leading to calcium influx and eventually,...
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Phagocytosis of Apoptotic Cells

Cells undergoing apoptosis form apoptotic bodies that must be removed immediately to prevent inflammation, autoimmune diseases, and necrosis. Phagocytosis is carried out by professional phagocytes such as macrophages or  immature dendritic cells. Non-professional phagocytes such as  epithelial cells and fibroblasts also take part in this process; however, they are not as effective as professional phagocytes. 
Normal cells contain receptors that prevent them from being recognized by phagocytes.

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How many ways can a podocyte die?

Pierre-Louis Tharaux1, Tobias B Huber

  • 1PARCC Paris Cardiovascular Centre, Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Paris, France. pierrelouis.tharaux@inserm.fr

Seminars in Nephrology
|September 11, 2012
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Summary

Podocyte loss is key in progressive kidney disease. This review explores if cell death precedes podocyte detachment, a crucial question for understanding renal failure.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Cell Biology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Podocytes are specialized kidney cells vital for filtration.
  • Podocyte injury leads to proteinuria and potential renal failure.
  • Loss of podocytes is a hallmark of progressive glomerular diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the mechanisms driving podocyte detachment.
  • To investigate if podocyte cell death precedes detachment.
  • To clarify the sequence of events in podocyte loss during kidney disease progression.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on podocyte injury and detachment.
  • Analysis of evidence for various forms of podocyte cell death (apoptosis, necroptosis, necrosis).
  • Discussion of current understanding and remaining questions in the field.

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Main Results:

  • Podocyte detachment is observed in urine of patients with progressive glomerular diseases.
  • The precise triggers and preceding events of podocyte detachment remain incompletely understood.
  • The role of specific cell death pathways in promoting detachment requires further elucidation.

Conclusions:

  • Podocyte loss is a critical factor in the progression of kidney disease.
  • Understanding the link between cell death and detachment is essential for therapeutic strategies.
  • Further research is needed to clarify the cellular mechanisms underlying podocyte detachment.