The Effects of Concurrent Treatment of Caffeine and Various Apoptotic-Inducing Drugs in the Molt-4 Cell Line

Authors

Janet L. Hart, Brigham Young University
Dr. Kim L. O'Neill, Brigham Young University

Keywords

caffeine, apoptotic-inducing drugs, Molt-4 cell line

College

Life Sciences

Department

Microbiology and Molecular Biology

Abstract

Apoptosis is the method by which cells undergo programmed cell death or “cell suicide.” The cell initiates apoptosis after there is irreparable damage or if the cell is simply not needed. Some insults that are known to induce apoptosis are irradiation, heat shock, as well as many chemotherapeutic drugs including staurosporine, paclitaxel, and dexamethasone. The precise regulation of apoptosis is critical, as disregulation can lead to many diseases or conditions including autoimmune disorders or cancer.

Recommended Citation

Hart, Janet L. and O'Neill, Dr. Kim L. (2014) "The Effects of Concurrent Treatment of Caffeine and Various Apoptotic-Inducing Drugs in the Molt-4 Cell Line," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 826.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/826