Hsp70 exerts its cytoprotective effects by protecting mitochondria and interfering with the stress-induced apoptotic program.50 Immunohistochemical staining of Bax in the gastric mucosa of rats pretreated with the C. olitorius extract and omeprazole showed a reduction in Bax protein levels, whereas Bax expression in the ulcer control group was increased. The gene discussed is BAX; the disease is ulcer disease.