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Ceramide in Regulation of Apoptosis

Implication in multitoxicant resistance

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Phospholipid Metabolism in Apoptosis

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Jaffrézou, JP., Laurent, G., Levade, T. (2004). Ceramide in Regulation of Apoptosis. In: Quinn, P.J., Kagan, V.E. (eds) Phospholipid Metabolism in Apoptosis. Subcellular Biochemistry, vol 36. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47931-1_14

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