Gene: BAG1

Alternate names for this Gene: BAG-1|HAP|RAP46

Gene Summary: The oncogene BCL2 is a membrane protein that blocks a step in a pathway leading to apoptosis or programmed cell death. The protein encoded by this gene binds to BCL2 and is referred to as BCL2-associated athanogene. It enhances the anti-apoptotic effects of BCL2 and represents a link between growth factor receptors and anti-apoptotic mechanisms. Multiple protein isoforms are encoded by this mRNA through the use of a non-AUG (CUG) initiation codon, and three alternative downstream AUG initiation codons. A related pseudogene has been defined on chromosome X.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 9

Location in Chromosome : 9p13.3

Description of this Gene: BAG cochaperone 1

Type of Gene: protein-coding