How are the molecular pathways that control apoptosis and axonal pruning similar and different?

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How are the molecular pathways that control apoptosis and axonalpruning similar and different?

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AnsApoptosis versus axon pruning Molecularintersection of two distinct pathways for axondegenerationNeuronal apoptosis and axon pruning engage distinct pathways tomediate axon degenerationApoptosis and axon pruning both involve DLKJNK signaling Pumaand BaxApoptosis requires caspases Casp9 Casp3 that are activatedvia the Apaf1 apoptosomeAxon pruning requires Casp9 Casp3 and also Casp6 but not theApaf1 apoptosomeMetabolic aspects of neuronal degeneration from a NADpoint of    See Answer
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