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In contrast, Bcl-XS ( Ser106Ala ) induces a significant loss of VDAC expression, and cytochrome c- and caspase independent toxicity in the non-neuronal HEK293A cells
Plötz et al., Cell Death Differ 2012
(Melanoma) :
Suggesting a new proapoptotic mechanism, Bcl-x ( S ) overexpression resulted in disruption of the VDAC2-Bak interaction leading to release of Bak