Apoptosis Genes

Apoptosis, or programmed cell death, is a natural process by which damaged or unwanted cells are dismantled in an orderly and atraumatic fashion. It is of critical importance in development, homeostasis, and cell population control. Recent research is now enabling scientists to comprehend how genes and their protein products interact to control apoptosis. This has led to the position where researchers may be able to directly modify the action of key proteins through gene therapy and antisense…