Cell Function
anoikis
Subclass of:
Apoptosis
Definitions related to anoikis:
  • Any apoptotic process triggered by inadequate or inappropriate adherence to substrate, such as may occur after disruption of the interactions between normal epithelial cells and the extracellular matrix.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Apoptosis triggered by inadequate or inappropriate adherence to substrate e.g. after disruption of the interactions between normal epithelial cells and the extracellular matrix.
    Gene Ontology Dictionary
    Gene Ontology Consortium, 2021
  • APOPTOSIS triggered by loss of contact with the EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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