BOK (gene)
Bok (Bcl-2 related ovarian killer) is a protein-coding gene of the Bcl-2 family that is found in many invertebrates and vertebrates. It induces apoptosis, a special type of cell death. Currently, the precise function of Bok in this process is unknown.
Read more about BOK (gene): Discovery and Homology, Promoter and Gene Structure, Splice Variants, Expression Pattern, Subcellular Localization, Regulation, Interactions, Knock-out Mouse
Famous quotes containing the word bok:
“Mr. Bok is giving the bird sanctuary as a tract of land at this place. He is dedicating it as a bird sanctuary and putting up these bells to interest the birds in music.”
—Calvin Coolidge (1872–1933)