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Activation of DNA-degrading enzymes during apoptosis.

Authors :
Scovassi AI
Torriglia A
Source :
European journal of histochemistry : EJH [Eur J Histochem] 2003; Vol. 47 (3), pp. 185-94.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Cell death by apoptosis requires a precise plan of destruction of DNA and proteins. In this paper, we review the current knowledge on the different DNA-degrading enzymes which are activated in apoptotic cells. The activation of DNases by upstream proteases is also discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1121-760X
Volume :
47
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
European journal of histochemistry : EJH
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
14514408
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4081/826