Abstract:In the past, necrosis, which is associated with many diseases was considered to be an uncontrolled process; however, recent data support the notion that necrosis is a regulated process, yet, the only available treatment for necrosis is applying high oxygen pressure. Humanin (HN) is a 24-amino acid peptide, known for its anti-apoptotic activity, especially against neuronal cell death by Alzheimer insults. Recent studies showed that HN has other protective actions such as in myocardial ischemia, atherosclerosis … Show more
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