BCL2 interacting protein 3 like(BNIP3L) Homo sapiens 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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Function:
Function:Induces apoptosis. Interacts with viral and cellular anti-apoptosis proteins. Can overcome the suppressors BCL-2 and BCL-XL, although high levels of BCL-XL expression will inhibit apoptosis. May function as a tumor suppressor. Inhibits apoptosis induced by BNIP3.,PTM:Undergoes progressive proteolysis to an 11 kDa C-terminal fragment, which is blocked by the proteasome inhibitor lactacystin.,similarity:Belongs to the NIP3 family.,subunit:Self-associates. Interacts with BNIP3 and STEAP3. Interacts with human adenovirus-2 E1B 19 kDa protein.,
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Cellular Localization:
Nucleus envelope. Endoplasmic reticulum. Mitochondrion outer membrane. Membrane ; Single-pass membrane protein . Colocalizes with SPATA18 at the mitochondrion outer membrane.
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Tissue Expression:
Bone marrow,Brain,Cervix,Epithelium,Fetal liver,Hair follicle dermal papill