Essays about: "Metacaspase 9"

Found 2 essays containing the words Metacaspase 9.

  1. 1. Selective Inhibition of Metacaspase 4 in Arabidopsis Thaliana  

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Kemiska institutionen

    Author : Thilde Andersson; [2021]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Metacaspases are a recently discovered family of cysteine-dependent proteases present in plants, fungi, and lower eukaryotes. They are believed to be involved in regulated cell death in non-metazoan cells, but little is known about their distinct functional properties. READ MORE

  3. 2. Identification and characterization of upstream regulators of Arabidopsis Metacaspase 9

    University essay from Molekylär genetik

    Author : Maria Lundström; [2011]
    Keywords : Metacaspase 9; Programmed cell death; Xylem differentiation;

    Abstract : Programmed cell death (PCD) refers to a genetically controlled process causing the death of certain cells or tissues. In plants PCD is critical in normal development of for instance xylem vessels. A group of proteins called metacaspases are believed to play a pivotal role in PCD in plants. READ MORE