Endoplasmic reticulum stress-mediated activation of p38 MAPK, Caspase-2 and Caspase-8 leads to abrin-induced apoptosis.

Abrin from Abrus precatorius plant is a potent protein synthesis inhibitor and induces apoptosis in cells. However, the relationship between inhibition of protein synthesis and apoptosis is not well understood. Inhibition of protein synthesis by abrin can lead to accumulation of unfolded protein in...

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Main Authors: Ritu Mishra, Anjali A Karande
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3963924?pdf=render