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September 27, 2002
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Polar structures induce resistance to cell death,
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The formation of polar structures by basement membrane regulates the expression of the transcription-factor protein NFkB within cells, strongly influencing their resistance to apoptosis. (TNFa is a tumor necrosis factor; Trail is "tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand"; and ceramides are produced by the body and regulate apoptosis. Etoposide is an anticancer drug.)