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BNIP3L gene

BCL2 interacting protein 3 like

Key facts

Official symbol
BNIP3L
Full name
BNIP3L
Chromosome
8
Map location
8p21.2
Organism
Homo sapiens
NCBI Gene ID
665
Also known as
BNIP3a, NIP3L, NIX

Function summary

This gene encodes a protein that belongs to the pro-apoptotic subfamily within the Bcl-2 family of proteins. The encoded protein binds to Bcl-2 and possesses the BH3 domain. The protein directly targets mitochondria and causes apoptotic changes, including loss of membrane potential and the release of cytochrome c. [provided by RefSeq, Feb 2015].

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Data source: NCBI Gene · alsesAI Gene Library