In the context of histology, understanding IAPs is essential because they influence the survival and death of cells within tissues. Dysregulation of apoptosis can lead to various diseases, including cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. In cancerous tissues, for example, IAPs are often overexpressed, enabling cancer cells to evade apoptosis and continue proliferating. Thus, histological studies often focus on the expression levels of IAPs to understand tissue pathology.
