Assertion: apoptosis | /r/CapableOf | play role
Facets:
value: in the atrophy of muscles
type: OTHER
value: in cancer progression
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: Apoptosis also plays a role in cancer progression.
text: Apoptosis plays a role in causing and preventing some important medical processes.
text: It also plays a role in the atrophy of muscles, where the body decides that it’s no longer a good idea to spend calories on maintaining muscle cells if the cells are not being regularly used.
text: Apoptosis is also thought to play a role in the progression of many auto-immune diseases.
text: Apoptosis is observed after eye operations, including keratotomy and laser surgery, and may play a role in the development of post-surgery complications.