Activation, translocation and oligomerization of BAX

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R-HSA-114294
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Homo sapiens
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Activation, translocation and oligomerization of BAX
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As a result of binding to Bid, Bax oligomerizes and integrates in the outer mitochondrial membrane, triggering cytochrome c release. Bax mitochondrial membrane insertion triggered by Bid may represent a key step in pathways leading to apoptosis (Eskes et al., 2000).

Literature References
PubMed ID Title Journal Year
11136736 Bax is present as a high molecular weight oligomer/complex in the mitochondrial membrane of apoptotic cells.

Martinou, JC, Antonsson, B, Montessuit, S, Sanchez, B

J Biol Chem 2001
12193163 Bax oligomerization in mitochondrial membranes requires tBid (caspase-8-cleaved Bid) and a mitochondrial protein

Roucou, X, Martinou, JC, Antonsson, B, Montessuit, S

Biochem J 2002
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positive regulation of mitochondrial outer membrane permeabilization involved in apoptotic signaling pathway (1901030)
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Hardwick, JM  (2004-08-09)
Tsujimoto, Y  (2004-08-09)
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