Which of the following is considered an anti-apoptotic protein?
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Correct answer: Bcl-2 protein
Bcl-2 is the prototypical anti-apoptotic protein that prevents the release of Cytochrome c by stabilizing the mitochondrial membrane. Its overexpression is often linked to the survival of cancer cells.
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