BID

A gene on chromosome 22q11.1, which encodes a member of the BCL-2 family of cell death regulators. BID heterodimerises with either agonist BAX or antagonist BCL2. Caspase-8 cleaves BID, mediating mitochondrial damage when the COOH-terminal part translocates to mitochondria, triggering cytochrome c release.

bis in di·e

, bid (bis in dē'ā)

Twice a day.

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bid

Abbreviation for bis in die.

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When he got to the palace there was such a noise going on round him that the princess bade her slave look out of the window and ask what was the matter.

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