programmed cell death

A process which begins when a cell receives an internal or external signal and activates a series of biochemical events (signaling pathway). The process ends with the death of the cell.

• Code: GO:0012501
• Source: Gene Ontology
• Alternative labels: nonapoptotic programmed cell death RCD PCD caspase-independent cell death regulated cell death caspase-independent apoptosis non-apoptotic programmed cell death