Bcl-B Proteins

Protein Information

The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the BCL-2 protein family. BCL-2 family members form hetero- or homodimers and act as anti- or pro-apoptotic regulators that are involved in a wide variety of cellular activities. The protein encoded by this gene contains conserved BH4, BH1 and BH2 domains. This protein can interact with other members of BCL-2 protein family including BCL2, BCL2L1/BCL-X(L), and BAX. Overexpression of this gene has been shown to suppress cell apoptosis possibly through the prevention of cytochrome C release from the mitochondria, and thus activating caspase-3 activation. The mouse counterpart of this protein is found to interact with Apaf1 and forms a protein complex with Caspase 9, which suggests the involvement of this protein in APAF1 and CASPASE 9 related apoptotic pathway.

Synonyms

AA420380; Anti-apoptotic protein Boo; anti-apoptotic protein NrH; Apoptosis regulator Bcl-B; AU023065; Bcl-2 homolog Diva; BCL2 like 10; Bcl2l10; bcl2-L-10; Bcl2-like 10; BCL2-like 10 (apoptosis facilitator); bcl-2-like protein 10; BCLB; BCL-B; Boo; C85687; death inducer binding to vBcl-2 and Apaf-1; Diva