noun as in strong fondness

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Example:Mortalin's function is to potentially modulate the balance of proapoptotic and antiapoptotic proteins in the cell, leaning towards the latter during certain conditions.

Definition:A protein that inhibits apoptosis, helping cells to resist the harmful effects of stressors and maintain their survival.

From antiapoptotic protein

Example:While survival factors like Bcl-2 can directly support cell life, mortalin works more indirectly by interacting with death-promoting proteins to regulate the cell’s survival state.

Definition:A protein that supports cell survival by protecting against external stress and promoting cell proliferation and survival.

From survival factor