Beclin-1

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

**Definition:** Beclin-1 (450 aa, ~52 kDa) is encoded by the human BECN1 gene. This protein is involved in autophagy, apoptosis and host defense.

**Synonyms:** - ATG6 Autophagy Related 6 Homolog - BECN1 - Beclin1 - Coiled-Coil Myosin-Like BCL2-Interacting Protein - GT197 - Protein GT197 - Testis Secretory Sperm-Binding Protein Li 215e - beclin 1