Apoptotic Volume Decrease (AVD) Is Independent of Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Initiator Caspase Activation
Persistent cell shrinkage is a major hallmark of apoptotic cell death. The early-phase shrinkage, which starts within 30−120 min after apoptotic stimulation and is called apoptotic volume decrease (AVD), is known to be accomplished by activation of K+ channels and volume-sensitive outwardly rectifyi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2012-12-01
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Series: | Cells |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/1/4/1156 |