The first alpha helix of Bax plays a necessary role in its ligand-induced activation by the BH3-only proteins Bid and PUMA.

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Summary

A specific interaction between Bax Halpha1 and their BH3 domains allows Bid and PUMA to function as "death agonists" of Bax, whereas Bad recruits Bax activity through a distinct pathway.

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2004-12-03
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Puma, Biology, Helix (gastropod), Ligand (biochemistry), Cell biology

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