Albumin fibrillization induces apoptosis via integrin/FAK/Akt pathway

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Numerous proteins can be converted to amyloid-like fibrils to increase cytotoxicity and induce apoptosis, but the methods generally require a high concentration of protein, vigorous shaking, or fibril seed. As well, the detailed mech...

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Main Authors: Liang Chi-Ming, Huang Chun-Yung, Chu Chiao-Li, Liang Shu-Mei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-01-01
Series:BMC Biotechnology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6750/9/2