👉 ApO-Infection, or Apoptosis-Induced Cell Death (APID), is a form of programmed cell death that can be triggered by viral infections. During an ApO-Infection, viruses can manipulate host cell machinery to initiate apoptosis, a process where cells self-destruct in a controlled manner. This mechanism can serve dual purposes: it helps eliminate infected cells to prevent the spread of the virus and can also contribute to the pathogenesis of the disease by reducing the number of functional immune cells. For instance, some viruses express proteins that mimic or interfere with cellular apoptosis pathways, leading to premature cell death. This can result in tissue damage and inflammation, exacerbating the infection's impact on the host. Understanding ApO-Infection is crucial for developing therapeutic strategies to manage viral diseases by modulating these programmed cell death pathways.
