摘要 |
<p>It is found out that a protein belonging to the midkine (MK) family inhibits the induction of apoptosis caused by anticancer agents, ultraviolet irradiation and ischemic stress. This finding makes it possible to provide novel drugs containing the protein belonging to the MK family as the active ingredient for treating and preventing any diseases caused by apoptosis, for example, heart diseases, renal diseases, nervous diseases or liver diseases.</p> |