Nerve cells die in the context of Alzheimer's disease as a consequence of a well-defined sequence of biochemical reactions, called 'necroptosis.'" Dr. Sriram Balusu, Postdoctoral Researcher ...

But others, often when they’re infected with viruses, opt for a messier, more violent form: necroptosis, which harnesses the immune system to attack and kill the body’s own cells. In recent years, ...

Necroptosis, a pathway responsible for programmed cell death, plays a significant role in the loss of RGCs. Unlike other forms of cell death, necroptosis shares features of both apoptosis (natural ...