Objective: To explore the function of autophagy and apoptosis genes (Bax, Bcl-2, Caspase-3, Caspase-8, Caspase-9, ATG2b, ATG3, ATG4a and ATG4b) in renal cell carcinoma. Methods: we analyzed the autophagy and apoptosis-related proteins expressions in human renal cell carcinomafrom the human protein atlas, applied the RT-PCR and WB to detect the mRNA and protein expressions of autophagy and apoptosis-related genes. Results: The immunohistochemistry atlas showed the autophagy and apoptosis genes all appeared an obvious change, the mRNAand protein expressions of autophagy and apoptosis genes including Bax, Caspase 3, Caspase 8, Caspase 9, ATG2b and ATG3 significantly increased, while the mRNA and protein expressions of autophagy and apoptosis genes including Bcl-2, ATG4a and ATG4b significantly decreased. Conclusion: In summary, there is significant difference in the expression of autophagy and apoptosis-related genes, indicating the participation of apoptosis and autophagy in renal cell carcinoma.