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. 2012 Dec 14;12(1):46–57. doi: 10.1093/bfgp/els058

Figure 5:

Figure 5:

p53 generates multiple pro-apoptotic signals, including miR-34a-dependent repression of BCL2. By targeting mRNA of the BH3-only protein BCL2, miR-34a reinforces p53-dependent apoptotic signaling, leading to mitochondrial outer membrane permeabilization, downstream caspase activation and ultimately, apoptosis.