bcl-2-Associated X Protein

**Definition:** A member of the Bcl-2 protein family and homologous partner of C-BCL-2 PROTO-ONCOGENE PROTEIN. It regulates the release of CYTOCHROME C and APOPTOSIS INDUCING FACTOR from the MITOCHONDRIA. Several isoforms of BCL2-associated X protein occur due to ALTERNATIVE SPLICING of the mRNA for this protein.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.644.360.075.718.400 - D12.776.476.075.718.400

**Synonyms:** - Bax Protein - bcl2-Associated X Protein - Bax Apoptosis Regulator Protein