Fluorescent indicator could help scientists identify useful drugs that modulate process of cell death
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 - 07:10
in Health & Medicine
Apoptosis is a programmed death mechanism that eliminates unwanted or injured cells from the body. Defects in apoptotic regulation can lead to serious physiological problems such as tissue damage or uncontrolled cancerous growth. Apoptosis is therefore a prominent target for drug development.