Apoptosis-Inducing Factor 2 (AIF-2) Mediates a Caspase-Independent Apoptotic Pathway in the Tropical Sea Cucumber (<i>Holothuria leucospilota</i>)

Apoptosis, also known as programmed cell death, is a biological process that is critical for embryonic development, organic differentiation, and tissue homeostasis of organisms. As an essential mitochondrial flavoprotein, the apoptosis-inducing factor (AIF) can directly mediate the caspase-independe...

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Main Authors: Xiaomin Li, Ting Chen, Xiaofen Wu, Xiao Jiang, Peng Luo, Zixuan E, Chaoqun Hu, Chunhua Ren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/6/3008