Cellular repair

Topic

Cellular repair refers to the collection of physiological and molecular mechanisms by which a biological cell identifies and corrects damage to its structures, such as DNA lesions, membrane ruptures, and damaged organelles. These conserved self-healing processes are essential for maintaining cellular homeostasis, preventing cell death, and ensuring the survival of the organism. When damage exceeds a cell's repair capacity, it can lead to cellular senescence, apoptosis, or pathological conditions like cancer and tissue degeneration.