Evaluation of apoptosis and immunohistochemical expression of the apoptosis-related proteins in mesothelioma.

In conclusion, apoptosis is an uncommon event in mesothelioma and low mean cleaved caspase-3 index, suggesting the role of low activation of caspase-3 for inhibition of apoptosis. High expression of survivin in mesothelioma may play a role in inhibition of apoptosis. PMID: 20632685 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Source: Hiroshima Journal of Medical Sciences - Category: Journals (General) Tags: Hiroshima J Med Sci Source Type: research