BCL2A1
Function
Retards apoptosis induced by IL-3 deprivation. May function in the response of hemopoietic cells to external signals and in maintaining endothelial survival during infection (By similarity). Can inhibit apoptosis induced by serum starvation in the mammary epithelial cell line HC11 (By similarity).
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the Bcl-2 family.
Tissue Specificity
Seems to be restricted to the hematopoietic compartment. Expressed in peripheral blood, spleen, and bone marrow, at moderate levels in lung, small intestine and testis, at a minimal levels in other tissues. Also found in vascular smooth muscle cells and hematopoietic malignancies.
Cellular localization
- Cytoplasm
Alternative names
BCL2L5, BFL1, GRS, HBPA1, BCL2A1, Bcl-2-related protein A1, Bcl-2-like protein 5, Hemopoietic-specific early response protein, Protein BFL-1, Protein GRS, Bcl2-L-5