The cells were then incubated for the indicated time periods with 0
The cells were then incubated for the indicated time periods with 0.5 M AP1510, and the cell viability was determined as described above. Changes of Mitochondrial Membrane Potential and Release of Cytochrome c in Caspase-independent Cell Death The death of JB6 cells induced by the oligomerization of FADD is accompanied by massive swelling of the mitochondria (Kawahara et al. mouse Fas were treated with Fas ligand or antiCmouse Fas antibodies, the cells died, showing characteristics of apoptosis. A broad caspase inhibitor (z-VADCfmk) blocked the apoptotic morphological changes and the release of cytochrome c. However, the cells still died, and this cell death process was accompanied by a strong reduction in m, as well as necrotic morphological changes. The presence of z-VADCfmk and pyrrolidine dithiocarbamate together blocked cell death, suggesting that…