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bcl-x

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We report the isolation of bcl-x, a bcl-2-related gene that can function as a bcl-2-independent regulator of programmed cell death (apoptosis).
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Claim 1functional rolesupports1993Source 1DOIPubMed

bcl-x is a bcl-2-related gene that can function as a bcl-2-independent regulator of programmed cell death.

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We report the isolation of bcl-x, a bcl-2-related gene that can function as a bcl-2-independent regulator of programmed cell death (apoptosis).
Claim 2molecular featuresupports1993Source 1DOIPubMed

Alternative splicing of bcl-x produces two distinct mRNAs.

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Alternative splicing results in two distinct bcl-x mRNAs.
Claim 3overall conclusionsupports1993Source 1DOIPubMed

bcl-x has roles in both positive and negative regulation of programmed cell death.

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Together these data suggest that bcl-x plays an important role in both positive and negative regulation of programmed cell death.