Distinct BH3 domains either sensitize or activate mitochondrial apoptosis, serving as prototype cancer therapeutics.

作者: Anthony Letai , Michael C. Bassik , Loren D. Walensky , Mia D. Sorcinelli , Solly Weiler

DOI: 10.1016/S1535-6108(02)00127-7

关键词: Cell biologyBcl-2-associated X proteinBcl-2 Homologous Antagonist-Killer ProteinJurkat cellsBH3 Mimetic ABT-737Membrane proteinCytochrome cBiologyMitochondrionBcl-2 family

摘要: The “BH3-only” proteins of the BCL-2 family require “multidomain” proapoptotic members BAX and BAK to release cytochrome c from mitochondria and kill cells. We find short peptides …

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