OBO ID: GO:0097190
Term Name: apoptotic signaling pathway Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • apoptotic signalling pathway
  • induction of apoptosis by extracellular signals
Definition: The series of molecular signals which triggers the apoptotic death of a cell. The pathway starts with reception of a signal, and ends when the execution phase of apoptosis is triggered.
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Ontology: GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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