Transfection of the anti-apoptotic gene bcl-2 inhibits oxidative stress-induced cell injuries through delaying of NF-χB activation

Gene Therapy and Molecular Biology

Volumn 10, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 269-276

  Yanada, Shinobu ^a   Misumi, Masashi ^a   Saitoh, Yasukazu ^a   Kaneda, Yasufumi ^b   Miwa, Nobuhiko ^a  

^a PREFECTURAL UNIVERSITY OF HIROSHIMA   (Japan)

^b OSAKA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL SCHOOL   (Japan)

Author keywords

Apoptosis; Bcl 2; H2O2; NF B; Oxidative stress

Indexed keywords

RATTUS; SENDAI VIRUS;

EID: 47149103346     PISSN: 15299120     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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