Self-digestion (or autolysis) is the process of breaking down the body's own cells. It occurs at the cellular level and is the result of various factors such as genetic mutations, metabolic disorders, infectious diseases and many others.
Autolysis can be either normal or pathological. In the first case, it occurs as a result of self-cleansing of the body, when old cells are replaced by new ones. In the second case, autolysis leads to various diseases such as autoimmune diseases, tumors and many others, many of which are fatal. Therefore, it is important to be aware of self-digestion and its possible consequences in order to avoid their development.
The process of autolysis begins at the cellular and molecular level, when certain enzymes penetrate into the cell and begin to process its contents. This can lead to the destruction of the cell nucleus, cytoplasm and other structures within it. However, the autolysis process