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Active caspase-3 expression during postnatal development of rat cerebellum is not systematically or consistently associated with apoptosis.
The Journal of comparative neurology - 16 Aug 2004
Oomman Sowmini, Finckbone Velvetlee, Dertien Janet, Attridge Jennifer, Henne William, Medina Margarita, Mansouri Bobbak, Singh Hema, Strahlendorf Howard, Strahlendorf Jean
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Development is a dynamic process that includes an intricate balance between an increase in cell mass and an elimination of excess or defective cells. Although caspases have been intimately linked to apoptotic events, there are a few reports suggesting that these cysteine proteases can influence the differentiation and proliferation of cells. Specifically, the active form of caspase-3, which has been classified as...
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