Apoptosis - Intrinsic and Extrinsic Pathways of Programmed Cell Death

Learn the fundamental mechanisms of apoptosis through this comprehensive 35-minute medical lecture that explores both intrinsic and extrinsic pathways of programmed cell death. Discover the molecular mechanisms that regulate cellular death, including the mitochondrial pathway (intrinsic) and death receptor pathway (extrinsic), while understanding how these processes maintain tissue homeostasis and prevent disease. Examine the key proteins, enzymes, and signaling cascades involved in apoptotic cell death, including caspase activation, cytochrome c release, and death receptor signaling. Master the pathological significance of apoptosis in various disease states and understand how dysregulation of these pathways contributes to cancer, autoimmune disorders, and degenerative diseases.