Cell survival decisions in Drosophila and mammals are governed by complex antagonistic interactions between inhibitor-of-apoptosis proteins (IAPs), IAP inhibitors and caspases. Such interactions ensure that the levels and activities of these proteins are appropriate for life or death.
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Schreader, B., Nambu, J. A fine balance for life and death decisions. Nat Struct Mol Biol 11, 386–388 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1038/nsmb0504-386
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