Preface

Programmed cell death is a normal and vital physiologic process, the aberrant regulation of which is a cancer hallmark and is a causative factor for many diseases. Knowledge of cell death mechanisms has expanded in the past years based on extensive research in the basic and clinical arena. This book compiles the latest research in the field and will be of interest to basic scientists, clinicians, and graduate students.

#### **Hala Gali-Muhtasib**

Department of Biology and Department of Anatomy, Cell Biology and Physiological Sciences, American University of Beirut, Lebanon

> Center for Drug Discovery, American University of Beirut, Lebanon

#### **Omar Nasser Rahal**

Beaumont Health Care System, Dearborn, Michigan, USA

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Section 1

Programmed Cell Death

Mechanisms

### Section 1
