An apoptosis inducing agent which comprises a protein as being Vpr protein encoded by vpr gene of HIV-1 wherein 15 amino acid residues from the C-terminal are deleted, and an apoptosis inducing gene encoding said protein. The agent induces apoptosis of cells and therefore useful as a medicament for treatment of a cancer or AIDS.

 
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> Aza-peptide macrocyclic hepatitis C serine protease inhibitors
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