Question

What does the survival factor do?

Answer 1

Survival factors:

1. These factors inhibit apoptosis in particular tissues.
2. The process of programmed cell death is called Apoptosis.
3. These factors bind to the cell-surface receptors which will prevent the apoptosis process.
4. One such mechanism involves proteins that are used in mitogenic and growth-promoting signaling pathways.
5. Mitogens and growth factors help in cell survival, division, and growth.
6. Survival factors are important for the development and maintenance of the nervous system.