Activation of DNA-degrading enzymes during apoptosis

Cell death by apoptosis requires a precise plan of destruction of DNA and proteins. In this paper, we review the current knowledge on the different DNA-degrading enzymes which are activated in apoptotic cells. The activation of DNases by upstream proteases is also discussed.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: AI Scovassi, A Torriglia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2009-06-01
Series:European Journal of Histochemistry
Online Access:https://www.ejh.it/index.php/ejh/article/view/826