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Non-autophagic Functions of the Autophagy Apparatus
A large number of autophagy-relevant proteins mediate non-autophagic effects related to membrane biology and other cellular functions. Interestingly, many of these proteins operate in early steps of bona fide autophagic responses (e.g., initiation, nucleation, and elongation).
ER, endoplasmic reticulum; GA, Golgi apparatus; LAP, LC3-associated phagocytosis; PRR, pattern recognition receptor.
