Understanding the Interaction between ULK1 and ATG9 and Autophagy

Authors

Ryan Hyatt, Brigham Young University
Joshua L. Andersen, Brigham Young University

Keywords

ULK1, ATG9, autophagy, self-digestion, diseases

College

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Department

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Abstract

Autophagy is an adaptive catabolic process of self-digestion, a process by which the cell recycles aged organelles and other structures. Interestingly, changes in the regulation of autophagy have been linked to infections, cancers, neurodegeneration, aging, and heart disease (Arroyo, Daniela S. et al. 2014). Understanding the mechanisms which control autophagy will aid in better treatment of those diseases, specifically in the development of effective pharmaceuticals.

Recommended Citation

Hyatt, Ryan and Andersen, Joshua L. (2016) "Understanding the Interaction between ULK1 and ATG9 and Autophagy," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2016: Iss. 1, Article 210.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2016/iss1/210