The mitochondrion in apoptosis: How Pandora's box opens

Naoufal Zamzami, Guido Kroemer

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    Résumé

    There is widespread agreement that mitochondria have a function in apoptosis, but the mechanisms behind their involvement remain controversial. Here we suggest that opening of a multiprotein complex called the mitochondrial permeability transition pore complex is sufficient (and, usually, necessary) for triggering apoptosis.

    langue originaleAnglais
    Pages (de - à)67-71
    Nombre de pages5
    journalNature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology
    Volume2
    Numéro de publication1
    Les DOIs
    étatPublié - 1 janv. 2001

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