Apoptogen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Apoptogen is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any chemical substance that induces apoptosis.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any chemical substance that induces apoptosis.
Example Sentences
CHOP contributes to ER stress-induced macrophage death by inducing Fas activation, depletion of ER-associated calcium stores, and release of apoptogens from mitochondria.
Word Forms
- apoptogens
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include apopotosis, apoptin, apoptosome, apotarget, apopain, athanogene.
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