A Time to Kill: Targeting Apoptosis in Cancer

作者:Koff Jean L; Ramachandiran Sampath; Bernal Mizrachi Leon*
来源:International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 2015, 16(2): 2942-2955.
DOI:10.3390/ijms16022942

摘要

The process of apoptosis is essential for maintaining the physiologic balance between cell death and cell growth. This complex process is executed by two major pathways that participate in activating an executioner mechanism leading to chromatin disintegration and nuclear fragmentation. Dysregulation of these pathways often contributes to cancer development and resistance to cancer therapy. Here, we review the most recent discoveries in apoptosis regulation and possible mechanisms for resensitizing tumor cells to therapy.

  • 出版日期2015-2

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