Published February 2003 | Version v1
Journal article

Mitochondrial control mechanism on apoptosis and ionizing radiation

  • 1. Jilin Univ., Changchun (China). School of Public Health, MH Radiobiology Research Unit

Description

Mitochondria play a major role in apoptosis triggered by many stimuli. The various death signals induce directly and indirectly (through Bcl-2 family proteins) the increase of mitochondrial membrane permeability, the release of cytochrome c and the activation of caspases. The mechanisms that lead to this permeability are not yet completely understood. Here, authors review briefly the mechanisms of mitochondrial control during apoptosis and the possible effects of ionizing radiation in their mechanisms

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Journal Title
Foreign Medical Sciences. Section of Radiation Medicine and Nuclear Medicine
Journal Volume
27
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 90-93
ISSN
1001-098X