Tracing the Paths of Apoptosis: Molecular Implications in Human Diseases and Therapeutic Perspectives
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Bioquímica (BIOQUIM101)
Institution
Universidad Europea De Madrid (UEM)
The paper will explore in detail the molecular mechanisms of apoptosis, also known as programmed cell death, and its relationship with various human diseases. Apoptotic signaling pathways will be investigated and the activation of caspases, the permeabilization of the mitochondrial membrane and the...
Molecular mechanisms of apoptosis and its implication in human diseases.
This study investigates the molecular mechanisms involved in apoptosis
and its relationship with various human diseases. Apoptosis, also known
as programmed cell death, is an essential process for the development
and maintenance of tissues in multicellular organisms. However, its
dysfunction can contribute to the development of diseases, such as
cancer, neurodegenerative diseases and cardiovascular diseases.
To understand in detail the biochemical mechanisms of apoptosis, in vitro
experiments were carried out using human cell lines. Apoptosis was
induced by apoptotic stimuli, such as ultraviolet radiation,
chemotherapeutic agents, and oxidative stress factors. Biochemical and
molecular analyzes were performed to study the signaling pathways
involved in apoptosis, including caspase activation, mitochondrial
membrane permeabilization, and release of apoptotic factors.
The results revealed that apoptosis is triggered through highly regulated
intracellular signaling pathways. Activation of caspases, specialized
proteases for cleaving key proteins in the apoptotic cascade, was
observed. In addition, proapoptotic factors, such as tumor necrosis factor
(TNF), transforming growth factor beta (TGF-β), and Bcl-2 family proteins,
were identified as playing critical roles in regulating apoptosis.
In relation to human diseases, dysfunction of apoptosis mechanisms was
found to be involved in cancer progression. Alterations in the expression
levels of apoptotic genes, as well as mutations in key proteins of
apoptosis, can promote undesired cell survival and tumor proliferation. In
addition, an implication of apoptosis was observed in neurodegenerative
diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, as well as in
cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis and ischemic heart
disease.
In conclusion, this study has delved into the molecular mechanisms of
apoptosis and its relevance in human diseases. Understanding these
processes at the biochemical level may contribute to the development of
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