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Apoptosomes  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Multimeric protein complexes formed in the CYTOSOL that play a role in the activation of APOPTOSIS. They can occur when MITOCHONDRIA become damaged due to cell stress and release CYTOCHROME C. Cytosolic cytochrome C associates with APOPTOTIC PROTEASE-ACTIVATING FACTOR 1 to form the apoptosomal protein complex. The apoptosome signals apoptosis by binding to and activating specific INITIATOR CASPASES such as CASPASE 9.

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Entry terms

  • Apoptosomal Protein Complex
  • Apoptosome

In other languages

  • French

  • Apoptosome
  • Complexe apoptosome
  • Complexe multiprotéique de l'apoptose
  • Complexe protéique de l'apoptose

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-G1105Z8N-G

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