Bcl-2 and Bcl-xL perform important functions in cell life or death decisions by setting the threshold for activation of the programmed cell death machinery. FKBP38, a member of the immunophilin family, has now been identified as a new Bcl-2/Bcl-xL-binding partner. Furthermore, FKBP38 seems to be crucial in targeting Bcl-2/Bcl-xL to the correct cellular locations.
- Colin Adrain
- Emma M. Creagh
- Seamus J. Martin