The interactions between R groups, particularly those spaced three (or four) residues apart; The assembly is said to have a coiled coil structure because each α helix itself follows a helical path.

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All neurotrophins also bind to a distinct type of receptor called p75NTR (NTR 5 neurotrophin receptor), but with lower affinity

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In healthy cells, the Bcl-2 or Bcl-xL blocking the ability of Bak or Bax to oligomerize and form pores in the outer mitochondrial membrane.

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Trophic factors (NGF) leads to activation of receptor tyrosine kinases (TrkA) and activation of the protein kinase B pathway

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PKB phosphorylates Bad, and phosphorylated Bad forms a complex with a cytosolic 14-3-3 protein.

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In the absence of trophic factors, nonphosphorylated

Bad binds to Bcl-2, releasing Bax and Bak and allowing them to form oligomeric membrane pores and holes.

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DNA damage or UV irradiation leads to induction of synthesis of the BH3-only Puma protein which binds to Bak and Bax as well as to Bcl-2, allowing Bak and

Bax to form oligomeric pores.