noxa


Nox·a

(nokz'ah), [MIM*604959] a critical mediator protein involved in apoptosis induced by tumor suppressor p53 and other agents in cells that are exposed to noxious stresses. The protein is encoded by the gene Noxa (for damage).

nox·a

(nok'să), Anything that exerts a harmful influence (for example, trauma, poison). Synonym(s): phorbol-12-myristate-13-acetate-induced protein [L. injury, fr. noceo, to injure]

noxa

(nŏk′să) plural.noxae [L., injury] Anything harmful to health.

nox·a

(nok'să) Anything that exerts a harmful influence (e.g., trauma, poison). [L. injury, fr. noceo, to injure]