positive regulation of gene-specific transcription

Any process that activates or increases the rate of the DNA-dependent transcription of a specific gene or genes.

The directed movement of molecules between the nucleus and the cytoplasm.

The process by which cells digest parts of their own cytoplasm; allows for both recycling of macromolecular constituents under conditions of nutrient limitation and remodeling the intracellular structure for cell differentiation.

A form of programmed cell death induced by external or internal signals that trigger the activity of proteolytic caspases, whose actions dismantle the cell and result in cell death. Apoptosis begins internally with condensation and subsequent fragmentation of the cell nucleus (blebbing) while the plasma membrane remains intact. Other characteristics of apoptosis include DNA fragmentation and the exposition of phosphatidylserine.

A process which directly inhibits any of the steps required for cell death by apoptosis.

Protrusion from a dendrite. Spines are specialised subcellular compartments involved in the synaptic transmission. They are linked to the dendritic shaft by a restriction. Because of their bulb shape, they function as a biochemical and an electrical compartment. Spine remodeling is though to be involved in synaptic plasticity.

A process that directly activates any of the steps required for cell death by apoptosis.

Cylindric portion of the dendrite, directly stemming from the perikaryon, and carrying the dendritic spines.

Upregulation of the activity of a caspase, any of a group of cysteine proteases involved in apoptosis.

Any process that modulates the frequency, rate or extent of smooth muscle contraction.

A process leading to shortening and/or development of tension in striated muscle tissue.

regulation of striated muscle contraction

Any process that modulates the frequency, rate or extent of striated muscle contraction.

The joining of two lipid bilayers to form a single membrane.

The process of syncytia-forming cell-cell fusion, caused by a virus.