AIFM1 (Programmed Cell Death Protein 8, Apoptosis-inducing Factor 1, Mitochondrial, AIF, PDCD8) (PE)

Apoptosis is characterized by several morphological nuclear changes, such as chromatin condensation and nuclear fragmentation. These changes are triggered by the activation of members of the caspase family, caspase activated DNase, and several novel proteins. A novel gene, the product of which causes chromatin condensation and DNA fragmentation, was recently identified, cloned, and designated apoptosis inducing factor (AIF). Like the critical molecules, cytochrome C and caspase-9, in apoptosis, AIF localizes in mitochondria. AIF translocates to the nucleus when apoptosis is induced and induces...