BCL2 and cardiovascular disorder: It has been reported that PPAR‐γ, a ligand‐activated transcription factor protects cardiomyocytes from oxidative stress‐induced apoptosis by up‐regulating Bcl‐2 expression.14, 40 Importantly, PPAR‐γ activation possesses potent protective actions and has been recently determined as potential therapeutic agents for cardiovascular disease.