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Autophagy Induction Timelines

Meaning

The specific duration and periodicity required for a physiological stimulus, such as nutrient deprivation or exercise, to reliably initiate the cellular self-cleaning process known as autophagy within human tissue. These timelines are clinically relevant metrics that define the required fasting window or metabolic stress necessary to transition the cell from a growth-oriented state to a catabolic, repair-focused state. Understanding these precise windows allows for the optimization of therapeutic interventions aimed at cellular longevity and metabolic health.