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MOAP1

Modulator of apoptosis 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MOAP1 gene.[1][2]

The protein encoded by this gene was identified by its interaction with apoptosis regulator BAX protein. This protein contains a Bcl-2 homology 3 (BH3)-like motif, which is required for the association with BAX. When overexpressed, this gene has been shown to mediate caspase-dependent apoptosis.[2]

References

  1. Tan KO, Tan KM, Chan SL, Yee KS, Bevort M, Ang KC, Yu VC (May 2001). “MAP-1, a novel proapoptotic protein containing a BH3-like motif that associates with Bax through its Bcl-2 homology domains”. J Biol Chem. 276 (4): 2802–7. doi:10.1074/jbc.M008955200. PMID 11060313.
  2. 2.0 2.1 “Entrez Gene: MOAP1 modulator of apoptosis 1”.

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