Differential protection by wildtype vs. organelle-specific Bcl-2 suggests a combined requirement of both the ER and mitochondria in ceramide-mediated caspase-independent programmed cell death

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Programmed cell death (PCD) is essential for development and homeostasis of multicellular organisms and can occur by caspase-dependent apoptosis or alternatively, by caspase-independent PCD (ciPCD). Bcl-2, a central regulator of apop...

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Main Authors: Belka Claus, Thon Lutz, Sosna Justyna, Deerberg Andrea, Adam Dieter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-10-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/4/1/41