Beclin-2

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

**Definition:** Beclin-2 (431 aa, ~48 kDa) is encoded by the human BECN2 gene. This protein is involved in both autophagy and the catabolism of G protein-coupled receptors.

**Synonyms:** - Beclin 1-Like Protein 1 - Beclin 2 - Beclin-1 Autophagy-Related Pseudogene 1 Protein - Beclin-1-Like Protein 1