G0S2
Function
Promotes apoptosis by binding to BCL2, hence preventing the formation of protective BCL2-BAX heterodimers.
Tissue Specificity
Widely expressed with highest levels in peripheral blood, skeletal muscle and heart, followed by kidney and liver.
Cellular localization
- Mitochondrion
Alternative names
G0/G1 switch protein 2, G0/G1 switch regulatory protein 2, Putative lymphocyte G0/G1 switch gene, G0S2