Bcl-2 and its Role in Cancer
Mitochondria in the Cell
Cytochrome C’s Dual Functionality Protein that carries electrons in electron transport chain between mitochondrial membranes BUT released into cytosol, triggers apoptosis Cytochrome_C.png
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Stress signal (DNA damage, heat shock) Pro-apoptotic members activated Cytochrome c release via MOMP Cytochrome c complexes with ATP and Apaf-1 (enzyme) Caspase-9 activated, then forms apoptosome with previous complex Caspase cascade to apoptosis Apoptosis Pathway
Viable, but smaller Half die by 6 weeks Smaller kidneys Skeletal development Immune failure Bcl-2 Knockout Mice
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Bcl-2 Translocations Found in Cancer
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Inhibiting Bcl-2
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