p53 is required for etoposide-induced apoptosis of human embryonic stem cells

The molecular mechanisms controlling DNA-damage-induced apoptosis of human embryonic stem cells (hESC) are poorly understood. Here we investigate the role of p53 in etoposide-induced apoptosis. We show that p53 is constitutively expressed at high levels in the cytoplasm of hESC. Etoposide treatment...

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Main Author: Grandela, C. (author)
Other Authors: Pera, M. F. (author), Wolvetang, E. J. (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2008
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10316/5299
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:estudogeral.sib.uc.pt:10316/5299