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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 28, 2024; 30(24): 3036-3043
Published online Jun 28, 2024. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i24.3036
Harnessing autophagy: A potential breakthrough in digestive disease treatment
Mukaddes Esrefoglu
Mukaddes Esrefoglu, Department of Histology and Embryology, Bezmialem Vakif University Medical Faculty, Istanbul 34093, Türkiye
Author contributions: Esrefoglu M designed the overall concept of the manuscript and solely contributed to the writing and editing of the manuscript and reviewing the literature.
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Corresponding author: Mukaddes Esrefoglu, MD, Professor, Department of Histology and Embryology, Bezmialem Vakif University Medical Faculty, Adnan Menderes Bulvari, Vatan Caddesi, Istanbul 34093, Türkiye. mesrefoglu@bezmialem.edu.tr
Received: March 15, 2024
Revised: April 30, 2024
Accepted: June 4, 2024
Published online: June 28, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: There are still many unanswered questions regarding the role of autophagy in the onset and development of diseases. Before induction or inhibition of autophagy can be into therapeutic protocols, the mysteries surrounding autophagy need to be solved through detailed experimental studies.