Background:The translocation of pro-apoptotic protein Bax from the cytosol to the mitochondria signals the commitment to cell death. Results: Distances between locations in Bax were measured during translocation in live cells.
Conclusion:The conformational changes that coincide with the commitment to apoptosis were identified. Significance: This information is crucial for the development of more effective therapeutics that target apoptosis.
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