The exogenous autophagy inducement alleviated the sea cucumber (Stichopus japonicus) autolysis with exposure to stress stimuli of ultraviolet light.

The autophagy procedure analysis demonstrated that autophagy plays a role to maintain the health condition of sea cucumber during autolysis inducement. The autolysis of sea cucumber can be alleviated or postponed by the exogenous autophagy inducer and this finding would benefit the live sea cucumber transportation. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.