Sepsis induces lymphocyte apoptosis which can be prevented by over-expression of anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 family members. The anti-apoptotic activity of Bcl-2 family members is localized in the BH4 domain. The therapeutic peptide, TAT-BH4, was found to prevent sepsis-induced lymphocyte apoptosis in vi...
ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens
