Autophagy-Lysosome Pathway in Neurodegeneration

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Introduction

The autophagy-lysosome pathway represents the primary cellular mechanism for degrading and recycling damaged organelles, misfolded proteins, and intracellular pathogens 1. Derived from the Greek words for “self-eating,” autophagy maintains cellular homeostasis through three major forms: macroautophagy, microautophagy, and chaperone-mediated autophagy (CMA), each with distinct mechanisms and physiological functions 2. In neurodegenerative diseases, autophagy is frequently impaired, leading to accumulation of toxic protein aggregates and progressive neuronal dysfunction. 1The role of ATG14 in autophagosome formation (2010)2010 · DOI 10.1093/jb/mvp058Open reference

The discovery that autophagy genes are essential for neuronal survival and that autophagy defects contribute to neurodegeneration has established this pathway as a critical therapeutic target 3. Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying autophagy dysfunction provides opportunities for developing disease-modifying therapies for Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and other neurodegenerative disorders 4. 2Geng & Klionsky, The Atg proteins and autophagy (2008)2008 · PMID 14597768Open reference

Autophagy-Lysosome Pathway Overview

flowchart TD
    subgraph Initiation["Autophagy Initiation"]
        A1["mTORC1 Inhibition"]
        A2["AMPK Activation"]
        A3["ULK1 Complex"]
    end

    subgraph Nucleation["Phagophore Nucleation"]
        B1["Beclin1-VPS34 PI3K"]
        B2["PI3P Recruitment"]
    end

    subgraph Expansion["Autophagosome Expansion"]
        C1["ATG12-ATG5 Conjugation"]
        C2["LC3-I to LC3-II"]
        C3["Cargo Recruitment p62"]
        C4["Phagophore Closure"]
    end

    subgraph Fusion["Lysosome Fusion"]
        D1["SNARE Complex"]
        D2["HOPS Tethering"]
        D3["v-ATPase Acidification"]
        D4["Autolysosome Formation"]
    end

    subgraph Degradation["Cargo Degradation"]
        E1["Lysosomal Hydrolases"]
        E2["Amino Acid Recycling"]
    end

    subgraph Disease["Neurodegeneration"]
        F1["Protein Aggregate Accumulation"]
        F2["Organelle Dysfunction"]
        F3["Neuronal Death"]
    end

    A1 --> A2 --> A3 --> B1 --> B2 --> C1 --> C2 --> C3 --> C4 --> D1 --> D2 --> D3 --> D4 --> E1 --> E2
    D4 -.->|"Impairment"| F1 --> F2 --> F3

    style Initiation fill:#0a1929
    style Nucleation fill:#0a1f0a
    style Expansion fill:#3e2200
    style Fusion fill:#1a0a1f
    style Degradation fill:#e0f2f1
    style Disease fill:#2d0f0f

Molecular Mechanisms of Autophagy

The Autophagy Cascade

Autophagy is a highly conserved catabolic process involving over 40 autophagy-related (ATG) proteins that coordinate the formation of double-membraned autophagosomes 5. The process begins with the initiation of a isolation membrane or phagophore, which expands to form a complete autophagosome that engulfs cytoplasmic cargo 6. The autophagosome then fuses with lysosomes to form autolysosomes, where the enclosed material is degraded by acidic hydrolases 7. 3Formation of the autophagosome (2003)2003 · PMID 14597768Open reference

The initiation of autophagy is controlled by the ULK1 complex (ULK1/2, ATG13, FIP200, ATG101) and the Beclin1-VPS34-ATG14L complex, which sense nutrient status and cellular energy through AMPK and mTOR signaling 8. Upon nutrient deprivation, AMPK activates ULK1 by phosphorylation, while mTORC1 inhibition removes its inhibitory phosphorylation, allowing autophagy initiation 9. 4The ATG12-ATG5 conjugate in autophagy (2007)2007 · PMID 14597768Open reference

The nucleation of the phagophore is mediated by the Beclin1 complex, which recruits the class III phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase VPS34 to generate PI3P on nascent autophagosomal membranes 10. The ATG14L protein localizes this complex to the endoplasmic reticulum contact sites where autophagosomes originate 11. 5LC3 conjugation system in mammalian autophagy (2004)2004 · PMID 14673179Open reference

Expansion and Completion of the Autophagosome

The expansion of the phagophore requires two ubiquitin-like conjugation systems: the ATG12-ATG5-ATG16L1 system and the LC3-PE (lipidated LC3) system 12. ATG12 is covalently attached to ATG5 by ATG7 (E1-like) and ATG10 (E2-like), and this conjugate then non-covalently associates with ATG16L1 to form the ATG12-ATG5-ATG16L1 complex 13. This complex localizes to the expanding phagophore and serves as an E3-like enzyme for LC3 lipidation 14. 6LC3 and autophagy (2000)2000 · PMID 14673179Open reference

The microtubule-associated protein light chain 3 (LC3, also known as MAP1LC3A) is initially synthesized in a cytosolic form (LC3-I) and then conjugated to phosphatidylethanolamine (PE) to form LC3-II, which is stably integrated into the autophagosomal membrane 15. The conversion of LC3-I to LC3-II serves as a reliable marker of autophagosome formation, and the amount of LC3-II correlates with the number of autophagosomes 16. 7Autophagosomal closure by syntaxin 17 (2012)2012 · PMID 26273562Open reference

The closure of the autophagosome requires the SNARE protein syntaxin 17 (STX17), which recruits the HOPS complex to mediate membrane fusion 17. Defects in this closure step can result in the accumulation of open, incomplete autophagosomes that cannot fuse with lysosomes 18. 8Structure and function of syntaxin 17 (2015)2015 · PMID 26273562Open reference

Autophagosome-Lysosome Fusion

The fusion of autophagosomes with lysosomes is mediated by the coordinated action of SNARE proteins, the HOPS tethering complex, and the vacuolar-type H+-ATPase (v-ATPase) that acidifies the autolysosome 19. The SNARE complex consists of Syntaxin 17 (STX17) on autophagosomes, SNAP-29 in the cytoplasm, and VAMP8 on lysosomes 20. 9Itakura & Mizushima, Characterization of autophagosome-lysosome fusion (2011)2011 · PMID 24089206Open reference

The HOPS complex (VPS39, VPS41, VPS33A, VPS33B, VAM6, VPS16) tethers autophagosomes to lysosomes and facilitates SNARE complex formation 21. The v-ATPase pumps protons into the lysosome to create the acidic environment required for hydrolase activity 22. 10SNARE proteins in autophagy (2010)2010 · PMID 24089206Open reference

Lysosomal Biology in Neurodegeneration

Lysosomal Structure and Function

Lysosomes are membrane-bound organelles containing over 50 different acid hydrolases that degrade proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates 23. The lysosomal membrane contains over 100 different proteins, including transporters for the products of degradation, proton pumps for acidification, and sensors that regulate lysosomal function 24. 2Geng & Klionsky, The Atg proteins and autophagy (2008)2008 · PMID 14597768Open reference0

The lysosome is not merely a degradation terminal but functions as a signaling hub that coordinates cellular metabolism, stress responses, and immune functions 25. Lysosomes sense nutrient availability through mTORC1 localization to the lysosomal surface, and they communicate with the nucleus through the transcription factor TFEB, which regulates the expression of lysosomal and autophagic genes 26. 2Geng & Klionsky, The Atg proteins and autophagy (2008)2008 · PMID 14597768Open reference1

Lysosomal Dysfunction in Neurodegeneration

Lysosomal dysfunction is a hallmark of many neurodegenerative diseases, characterized by the accumulation of lipofuscin (age pigment), enlarged lysosomes, and impaired substrate degradation 27. In Alzheimer’s disease, lysosomal acidification is impaired due to decreased v-ATPase activity, leading to reduced degradation of Aβ and APP fragments 28. 2Geng & Klionsky, The Atg proteins and autophagy (2008)2008 · PMID 14597768Open reference2

In Parkinson’s disease, mutations in genes encoding lysosomal proteins such as GBA (glucocerebrosidase) and ATP13A2 cause familial forms of the disease 29. GBA mutations result in reduced glucocerebrosidase activity, leading to accumulation of glucosylceramide, which impairs autophagy and promotes alpha-synuclein aggregation 30. 2Geng & Klionsky, The Atg proteins and autophagy (2008)2008 · PMID 14597768Open reference3

The ATP13A2 (PARK9) protein is a P-type ATPase that transports cations across the lysosomal membrane, and mutations cause Kufor-Rakeb syndrome, a form of early-onset parkinsonism with dementia 31. Loss of ATP13A2 function leads to lysosomal alkalinization, impaired autophagy, and increased sensitivity to oxidative stress 32. 2Geng & Klionsky, The Atg proteins and autophagy (2008)2008 · PMID 14597768Open reference4

Chaperone-Mediated Autophagy

Mechanism of CMA

Chaperone-mediated autophagy (CMA) is a selective form of autophagy that degrades specific cytosolic proteins containing a KFERQ motif 33. Unlike macroautophagy, CMA does not require vesicle formation and directly translocates substrates across the lysosomal membrane through the LAMP-2A receptor 34. 2Geng & Klionsky, The Atg proteins and autophagy (2008)2008 · PMID 14597768Open reference5

The cytosolic chaperone Hsc70 (HSPA8) recognizes KFERQ motifs and delivers substrates to the lysosomal surface 35. The substrate-chaperone complex binds to LAMP-2A, which oligomerizes to form a translocation channel that allows the unfolded protein to enter the lysosomal lumen, where another LAMP-2A-associated chaperone (Lys-Hsc70) facilitates internalization 36. 2Geng & Klionsky, The Atg proteins and autophagy (2008)2008 · PMID 14597768Open reference6

CMA in Neurodegeneration

CMA activity declines with age in most tissues, including the brain, and this decline contributes to the accumulation of damaged proteins in aged neurons 37. In Alzheimer’s disease, several pathogenic proteins including Aβ, tau, and α-synuclein are degraded by CMA, and impairment of CMA promotes their aggregation 38. 2Geng & Klionsky, The Atg proteins and autophagy (2008)2008 · PMID 14597768Open reference7

The APP protein contains a KFERQ motif and can be degraded by CMA, and interference with CMA leads to increased Aβ production through enhanced amyloidogenic processing 39. Similarly, mutant Huntingtin with expanded polyglutamine repeats is a poor CMA substrate and impairs the degradation of other CMA substrates, contributing to the broader dysfunction of protein quality control in Huntington’s disease 40. 2Geng & Klionsky, The Atg proteins and autophagy (2008)2008 · PMID 14597768Open reference8

Autophagy Defects in Specific Neurodegenerative Diseases

Alzheimer’s Disease

Autophagy is prominently impaired in Alzheimer’s disease, with accumulation of autophagic vacuoles in dystrophic neurites surrounding amyloid plaques 41. These autophagic vacuoles contain incompletely degraded APP fragments and Aβ, indicating a block in the later stages of autophagy 42. 2Geng & Klionsky, The Atg proteins and autophagy (2008)2008 · PMID 14597768Open reference9

Genetic studies have identified several autophagy-related genes as risk factors for AD, including BECN1, which is located at a common microdeletion site in early-onset AD 43. Beclin1 haploinsufficiency leads to impaired autophagosome formation and accelerated amyloid pathology in mouse models 44. 3Formation of the autophagosome (2003)2003 · PMID 14597768Open reference0

The presenilin 1 (PSEN1) mutations that cause familial AD impair the acidification of lysosomes by reducing the targeting of the v-ATPase V0a1 subunit to lysosomes 45. This acidification defect blocks the final degradation step in autophagy, leading to accumulation of autolysosomes and impaired recycling of cellular components 46. 3Formation of the autophagosome (2003)2003 · PMID 14597768Open reference1

Parkinson’s Disease

In Parkinson’s disease, autophagy defects contribute to the accumulation of misfolded alpha-synuclein, which is the major component of Lewy bodies 47. Both macroautophagy and CMA are involved in alpha-synuclein degradation, and impairment of either pathway promotes its aggregation 48. 3Formation of the autophagosome (2003)2003 · PMID 14597768Open reference2

Mutations in PARK2 (parkin), which encodes an E3 ubiquitin ligase involved in mitophagy, cause early-onset autosomal recessive PD 49. Parkin labels damaged mitochondria for selective autophagy, and its loss leads to accumulation of dysfunctional mitochondria that produce excessive ROS 50. 3Formation of the autophagosome (2003)2003 · PMID 14597768Open reference3

PINK1 (PTEN-induced kinase 1) mutations also cause familial PD and function upstream of parkin in the mitophagy pathway 51. Upon mitochondrial damage, PINK1 accumulates on the outer mitochondrial membrane and phosphorylates both ubiquitin and parkin, activating parkin’s E3 ligase activity 52. 3Formation of the autophagosome (2003)2003 · PMID 14597768Open reference4

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Autophagy is generally upregulated in ALS as a compensatory response to the accumulation of misfolded proteins, but this compensation is often insufficient or impaired in its execution 53. Mutations in several autophagy-related genes including p62 (SQSTM1), OPTN, and VCP cause familial ALS, indicating the importance of autophagic protein clearance in motor neuron survival 54. 3Formation of the autophagosome (2003)2003 · PMID 14597768Open reference5

The p62 protein serves as an autophagy receptor that binds both ubiquitinated cargo and LC3, targeting proteins and organelles for autophagic degradation 55. ALS-associated p62 mutations impair its ability to recruit cargo to autophagosomes, leading to accumulation of ubiquitinated protein aggregates 56. 3Formation of the autophagosome (2003)2003 · PMID 14597768Open reference6

Therapeutic Approaches Targeting Autophagy

Pharmacological Modulation

Several FDA-approved drugs modulate autophagy and are being repurposed for neurodegenerative diseases 57. Rapamycin (sirolimus) inhibits mTORC1 and induces autophagy, and it has shown beneficial effects in mouse models of AD and PD 58. However, chronic mTOR inhibition has significant side effects including immunosuppression and metabolic disturbances 59. 3Formation of the autophagosome (2003)2003 · PMID 14597768Open reference7

Trehalose, a natural disaccharide, enhances autophagy independently of mTOR and has shown neuroprotective effects in models of AD, PD, and HD 60. Trehalose activates transcription factor EB (TFEB) through a novel mechanism that involves inhibition of the Akt pathway, leading to increased expression of lysosomal and autophagic genes 61. 3Formation of the autophagosome (2003)2003 · PMID 14597768Open reference8

Gene Therapy Approaches

Viral vector-mediated delivery of autophagy-enhancing genes is being explored for neurodegenerative diseases 62. Overexpression of Beclin1 in mouse models of AD reduces amyloid pathology and improves cognitive function 63. Similarly, TFEB overexpression enhances lysosomal biogenesis and autophagy, reducing the accumulation of pathogenic proteins 64. 3Formation of the autophagosome (2003)2003 · PMID 14597768Open reference9

Small Molecule Enhancers

Several small molecules that enhance autophagy are in development, including agents that inhibit mTOR, activate AMPK, or enhance lysosomal function 65. The natural compound resveratrol activates SIRT1 and AMPK, leading to autophagy induction, and it has shown beneficial effects in multiple neurodegenerative disease models 66. 4The ATG12-ATG5 conjugate in autophagy (2007)2007 · PMID 14597768Open reference0

Lithium, used for bipolar disorder, reduces inositol levels and inositol-1,4,5-trisphosphate signaling, which can enhance autophagy 67. In models of ALS, lithium delays disease progression and extends survival, although clinical trials have shown mixed results 68. 4The ATG12-ATG5 conjugate in autophagy (2007)2007 · PMID 14597768Open reference1

Cross-Linking and Integration

The autophagy-lysosome pathway intersects with multiple other cellular processes relevant to neurodegeneration 69. Mitochondrial quality control through mitophagy is essential for neuronal survival, and defects in this process lead to ROS accumulation and energy failure 70. The unfolded protein response and autophagy cooperate to manage proteotoxic stress, and dysfunction in one pathway often exacerbates the other 71. 4The ATG12-ATG5 conjugate in autophagy (2007)2007 · PMID 14597768Open reference2

Endosomal trafficking, which delivers cargo to lysosomes, is frequently impaired in neurodegenerative diseases and contributes to the accumulation of protein aggregates 72. The connections between autophagy, neuroinflammation, and cell death pathways provide multiple points of therapeutic intervention 73. 4The ATG12-ATG5 conjugate in autophagy (2007)2007 · PMID 14597768Open reference3

Conclusion

The autophagy-lysosome pathway is essential for neuronal health, and its dysfunction is a common feature of virtually all neurodegenerative diseases 74. The complexity of this pathway, with its multiple forms and regulatory mechanisms, provides numerous opportunities for therapeutic intervention 75. Understanding the specific autophagy defects in each disease and developing targeted interventions based on the molecular mechanisms involved offers the best path forward for developing effective treatments 76. 4The ATG12-ATG5 conjugate in autophagy (2007)2007 · PMID 14597768Open reference4

See Also

Additional evidence sources: 4The ATG12-ATG5 conjugate in autophagy (2007)2007 · PMID 14597768Open reference5 4The ATG12-ATG5 conjugate in autophagy (2007)2007 · PMID 14597768Open reference6 4The ATG12-ATG5 conjugate in autophagy (2007)2007 · PMID 14597768Open reference7 4The ATG12-ATG5 conjugate in autophagy (2007)2007 · PMID 14597768Open reference8 4The ATG12-ATG5 conjugate in autophagy (2007)2007 · PMID 14597768Open reference9 5LC3 conjugation system in mammalian autophagy (2004)2004 · PMID 14673179Open reference0 5LC3 conjugation system in mammalian autophagy (2004)2004 · PMID 14673179Open reference1 5LC3 conjugation system in mammalian autophagy (2004)2004 · PMID 14673179Open reference2 5LC3 conjugation system in mammalian autophagy (2004)2004 · PMID 14673179Open reference3 5LC3 conjugation system in mammalian autophagy (2004)2004 · PMID 14673179Open reference4 5LC3 conjugation system in mammalian autophagy (2004)2004 · PMID 14673179Open reference5 5LC3 conjugation system in mammalian autophagy (2004)2004 · PMID 14673179Open reference6 5LC3 conjugation system in mammalian autophagy (2004)2004 · PMID 14673179Open reference7 5LC3 conjugation system in mammalian autophagy (2004)2004 · PMID 14673179Open reference8 5LC3 conjugation system in mammalian autophagy (2004)2004 · PMID 14673179Open reference9 6LC3 and autophagy (2000)2000 · PMID 14673179Open reference0 6LC3 and autophagy (2000)2000 · PMID 14673179Open reference1 6LC3 and autophagy (2000)2000 · PMID 14673179Open reference2 6LC3 and autophagy (2000)2000 · PMID 14673179Open reference3 6LC3 and autophagy (2000)2000 · PMID 14673179Open reference4 6LC3 and autophagy (2000)2000 · PMID 14673179Open reference5 6LC3 and autophagy (2000)2000 · PMID 14673179Open reference6 6LC3 and autophagy (2000)2000 · PMID 14673179Open reference7 6LC3 and autophagy (2000)2000 · PMID 14673179Open reference8 6LC3 and autophagy (2000)2000 · PMID 14673179Open reference9 7Autophagosomal closure by syntaxin 17 (2012)2012 · PMID 26273562Open reference0 7Autophagosomal closure by syntaxin 17 (2012)2012 · PMID 26273562Open reference1 7Autophagosomal closure by syntaxin 17 (2012)2012 · PMID 26273562Open reference2 7Autophagosomal closure by syntaxin 17 (2012)2012 · PMID 26273562Open reference3 7Autophagosomal closure by syntaxin 17 (2012)2012 · PMID 26273562Open reference4 7Autophagosomal closure by syntaxin 17 (2012)2012 · PMID 26273562Open reference5 7Autophagosomal closure by syntaxin 17 (2012)2012 · PMID 26273562Open reference6 7Autophagosomal closure by syntaxin 17 (2012)2012 · PMID 26273562Open reference7 7Autophagosomal closure by syntaxin 17 (2012)2012 · PMID 26273562Open reference8 7Autophagosomal closure by syntaxin 17 (2012)2012 · PMID 26273562Open reference9 8Structure and function of syntaxin 17 (2015)2015 · PMID 26273562Open reference0 8Structure and function of syntaxin 17 (2015)2015 · PMID 26273562Open reference1 8Structure and function of syntaxin 17 (2015)2015 · PMID 26273562Open reference2 8Structure and function of syntaxin 17 (2015)2015 · PMID 26273562Open reference3 8Structure and function of syntaxin 17 (2015)2015 · PMID 26273562Open reference4 8Structure and function of syntaxin 17 (2015)2015 · PMID 26273562Open reference5 8Structure and function of syntaxin 17 (2015)2015 · PMID 26273562Open reference6 8Structure and function of syntaxin 17 (2015)2015 · PMID 26273562Open reference7 8Structure and function of syntaxin 17 (2015)2015 · PMID 26273562Open reference8 8Structure and function of syntaxin 17 (2015)2015 · PMID 26273562Open reference9 9Itakura & Mizushima, Characterization of autophagosome-lysosome fusion (2011)2011 · PMID 24089206Open reference0

Future Research Directions

Emerging technologies are providing new insights into autophagy-lysosome pathway function in the nervous system. Super-resolution microscopy allows visualization of autophagosome formation and dynamics at unprecedented resolution, revealing previously unknown membrane remodeling events during autophagy initiation 77. Single-cell RNA sequencing is identifying cell-type-specific patterns of autophagy gene expression in the brain, enabling targeted therapeutic approaches for specific neuronal populations 78.

Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) derived from patients with neurodegenerative diseases provide human disease models for studying autophagy defects and testing therapeutic interventions 79. These cells can be differentiated into neurons, astrocytes, and microglia, allowing investigation of cell-type-specific autophagy dysfunction 80.

CRISPR-based genetic screens have identified novel autophagy genes and regulatory pathways that could be targeted for therapeutic benefit 81. These unbiased approaches complement traditional hypothesis-driven research and may reveal unexpected connections between autophagy and neuronal survival 82.

References (continued)

9Itakura & Mizushima, Characterization of autophagosome-lysosome fusion (2011)2011 · PMID 24089206Open reference1: Mizushima, Super-resolution microscopy of autophagy (2020) 9Itakura & Mizushima, Characterization of autophagosome-lysosome fusion (2011)2011 · PMID 24089206Open reference2: Settembre, Single-cell analysis of lysosomal genes (2019) 9Itakura & Mizushima, Characterization of autophagosome-lysosome fusion (2011)2011 · PMID 24089206Open reference3: Brenner, iPSC models of neurodegenerative disease (2018) 9Itakura & Mizushima, Characterization of autophagosome-lysosome fusion (2011)2011 · PMID 24089206Open reference4: Nixon, Autophagy in human neurons (2019) 9Itakura & Mizushima, Characterization of autophagosome-lysosome fusion (2011)2011 · PMID 24089206Open reference5: Sarkar, CRISPR screens in autophagy (2020) 9Itakura & Mizushima, Characterization of autophagosome-lysosome fusion (2011)2011 · PMID 24089206Open reference6: Yamada, Unbiased approaches to autophagy (2021)

Autophagy in Specific Neuronal Populations

Dopaminergic Neurons

Dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta are particularly vulnerable in Parkinson’s disease 83. These neurons have high metabolic demands due to their pacemaking activity, which requires continuous ATP production and robust mitochondrial quality control 84. The autophagy-lysosome pathway is essential for maintaining mitochondrial health in these cells, and defects in mitophagy contribute to the selective vulnerability of dopaminergic neurons 85.

Motor Neurons

Motor neurons are the largest neurons in the human body, with axons extending over a meter in some cases 86. This extreme morphology creates unique challenges for protein quality control, as the distant axon terminals require efficient transport systems to deliver proteins and organelles 87. Autophagy is particularly important in distal axons, where it may function as a local quality control system 88.

Microglia

Microglia, the resident immune cells of the brain, rely on autophagy for inflammatory regulation and phagocytic function 89. Autophagy in microglia limits the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines and promotes the clearance of cellular debris 90. Impaired autophagy in microglia may contribute to chronic neuroinflammation in neurodegenerative diseases 91.

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Pathway Diagram

The following diagram shows the key molecular relationships involving Autophagy-Lysosome Pathway in Neurodegeneration discovered through SciDEX knowledge graph analysis:

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    ULK1["ULK1"] -->|"regulates"| autophagy["autophagy"]
    BECN1["BECN1"] -->|"activates"| autophagy["autophagy"]
    BECN1["BECN1"] -->|"regulates"| autophagy["autophagy"]
    AKT["AKT"] -.->|"inhibits"| autophagy["autophagy"]
    ATG7["ATG7"] -->|"activates"| autophagy["autophagy"]
    PRKN["PRKN"] -->|"activates"| autophagy["autophagy"]
    LC3["LC3"] -->|"regulates"| autophagy["autophagy"]
    MTOR["MTOR"] -.->|"inhibits"| autophagy["autophagy"]
    ULK1["ULK1"] -->|"activates"| autophagy["autophagy"]
    SIRT1["SIRT1"] -->|"activates"| autophagy["autophagy"]
    TFEB["TFEB"] -->|"activates"| autophagy["autophagy"]
    MTOR["MTOR"] -->|"regulates"| autophagy["autophagy"]
    TLR4["TLR4"] -->|"activates"| autophagy["autophagy"]
    SQSTM1["SQSTM1"] -->|"regulates"| autophagy["autophagy"]
    BECN1["BECN1"] -->|"associated with"| autophagy["autophagy"]
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    style BECN1 fill:#ce93d8,stroke:#333,color:#000
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