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Cellular Autonomy

Meaning

Cellular Autonomy describes the intrinsic capacity of individual cells to maintain their structural integrity, perform their specialized functions, and self-regulate without excessive reliance on external systemic signals or suffering from environmental perturbations. A high degree of cellular autonomy implies robust internal mechanisms for energy production, protein quality control, and efficient DNA repair. This state is a recognized hallmark of youthful, resilient tissue function.