Distinct thymocyte subsets express the vanilloid receptor VR1 that mediates capsaicin-induced apoptotic cell death.

Amantini, C

Distinct thymocyte subsets express the vanilloid receptor VR1 that mediates capsaicin-induced apoptotic cell death. [electronic resource] - Cell death and differentiation Dec 2004 - 1342-56 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

1350-9047

10.1038/sj.cdd.4401506 doi


Animals
Apoptosis--drug effects
CD4 Antigens--metabolism
CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes--drug effects
CD5 Antigens--metabolism
Calcium Signaling--drug effects
Capsaicin--analogs & derivatives
Caspases--drug effects
Cell Membrane--drug effects
Cells, Cultured
DNA Fragmentation--drug effects
Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
Intracellular Membranes--drug effects
Lymphocyte Subsets--drug effects
Male
Mitochondria--drug effects
Necrosis--chemically induced
RNA, Messenger--drug effects
Rats
Rats, Wistar
Receptors, Cell Surface--drug effects
Receptors, Drug--biosynthesis
T-Lymphocytes--drug effects