Functional characterization of Bcl-2-related ovarian killer (Bok) in apoptosis and antibacterial immunity in Trachinotus ovatus.
Bok (Bcl-2-related ovarian killer) is a pro-apoptotic member of the Bcl-2 family that plays a critical role in the intrinsic apoptotic pathway in mammals. However, its functional characterization in teleost fish remains largely unexplored. In this study, we identified and characterized TroBok, a Bok ortholog from golde...