B Melanoma Antigen 1

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** B melanoma antigen 1 (43 aa, ~5 kDa) is encoded by the human BAGE gene. This protein may play a role in melanoma tumorigenesis.

**Synonyms:** - Antigen MZ2-BA - B Melanoma Antigen - BAGE - CT2.1 - Cancer/Testis Antigen 2.1