Signalling Pathways in Apoptosis
| Author | : Diane Watters |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 338 |
| Release | : 1999-05-24 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781482298215 |
| ISBN-13 | : 148229821X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (21X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Signalling Pathways in Apoptosis by : Diane Watters
Download or read book Signalling Pathways in Apoptosis written by Diane Watters and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1999-05-24 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apoptosis, or programmed cell death, is a necessary process by which a cell may die without adversely affecting its environment. It plays a crucial role in normal development, and in the body's defence mechanisms against disease. Too much cell death is destructive, leading to neurodegenerative diseases and impaired development. Conversely, too litt