This painting captures the intricate process of intrinsic apoptosis through a serene tropical motif. Pro-apoptotic proteins are symbolized by bridges, binding and facilitating the release of cytochrome c, represented as particles dispersing in water. The heptamerization of APAF-1 is depicted as palm trees with seven branches, symbolizing the complex assembly. Cascading down, the caspase-9 cascade is illustrated by birds in flight.
