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Death through a tragedy: mitotic catastrophe

Vakifahmetoglu, H, Olsson, M, Zhivotovsky, B·2008·Cell Death & Differentiation

Abstract

Mitotic catastrophe (MC) has long been considered as a mode of cell death that results from premature or inappropriate entry of cells into mitosis and can be caused by chemical or physical stresses. Whereas it initially was depicted as the main form of cell death induced by ionizing radiation, it is today known to be triggered also by treatment with agents influencing the stability of microtubule, various anticancer drugs and mitotic failure caused by defective cell cycle checkpoints. Although various descriptions explaining MC exist, there is still no general accepted definition of this phenomenon. Here, we present evidences indicating that death-associated MC is not a separate mode of cell death, rather a process ('prestage') preceding cell death, which can occur through necrosis or apoptosis. The final outcome of MC depends on the molecular profile of the cell.

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Authors
Vakifahmetoglu, H., Olsson, M., & Zhivotovsky, B.
Affiliations
Karolinska Institutet (SE)
Corresponding author
Zhivotovsky, B
Venue
Cell Death & Differentiation
Published
2008-04-11
Volume
15
Issue
7
Pages
1153-1162
ISSN
  • 1350-9047 (ISSN-L)
  • 1476-5403
OpenAlex
W1997367417
Cited by
700
References
138
Citations by year
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FWCI
2.76
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Cell Death and Differentiation (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • Vetenskapsrådet
  • Barncancerfonden
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Cell death mechanisms and regulation
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Cell Biology › Microtubule and mitosis dynamics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer-related Molecular Pathways
Keywords
mitotic catastrophe, cell death, premature mitosis, ionizing radiation, microtubule stability, anticancer agents, cell cycle checkpoints, necrosis, apoptosis
MeSH terms
Animals, Cell Biology, DNA Damage, Humans, Microtubule Proteins, Mitosis, Necrosis, Terminology as Topic, Giant Cells, Cell Death, Apoptosis, Cell Cycle Proteins, History, 20th Century, History, 21st Century

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