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Old protein – new function: tBID can directly trigger cell death

UNIVERSITY OF COLOGNE The protein tBID can trigger programmed cell death (apoptosis) by inducing damage in the energy suppliers of the cells, the mitochondria. Apoptosis is essential for maintaining tissue balance. In addition, apoptosis plays a critical role as a defence mechanism and in the elimination of damaged or redundant cells in our bodies. Impaired...