RECENT ADVANCES IN AUTOPHAGY AND VESICLE TRAFFICKING IN PANCREATIC DISEASES: MOLECULAR MECHANISMS AND SELECTIVE AUTOPHAGY PATHWAYS
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https://doi.org/10.31435/ijitss.3(51).2026.6327Keywords:
Autophagy; Pancreas; Vesicle Trafficking; Selective Autophagy; Cellular Homeostasis; Pancreatitis; Pancreatic CancerAbstract
Autophagy is a key lysosome-dependent degradation pathway essential for maintaining cellular homeostasis, particularly in the highly secretory pancreas. This review summarizes recent advances in autophagy, selective autophagy, and vesicle trafficking in pancreatic physiology and disease. We focus on the dual role of autophagy, which can support cellular protection and organelle quality control, but also contribute to pathology when dysregulated. We highlight emerging molecular mechanisms linking autophagy with vesicle trafficking systems, including membrane remodeling, organelle contact sites, and key regulators such as VMP1 and Beclin-1. In addition, we discuss the role of autophagy in pancreatic inflammation and cancer, emphasizing its context-dependent function. Finally, we outline recent translational approaches targeting autophagy-related pathways, including pharmacological and genetic strategies, with potential diagnostic and therapeutic relevance in pancreatic diseases.
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