Gene: BOK

Alternate names for this Gene: BCL2L9|BOKL

Gene Summary: The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the BCL2 family, members of which form homo- or heterodimers, and act as anti- or proapoptotic regulators that are involved in a wide variety of cellular processes. Studies in rat show that this protein has restricted expression in reproductive tissues, interacts strongly with some antiapoptotic BCL2 proteins, not at all with proapoptotic BCL2 proteins, and induces apoptosis in transfected cells. Thus, this protein represents a proapoptotic member of the BCL2 family.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 2

Location in Chromosome : 2q37.3

Description of this Gene: BCL2 family apoptosis regulator BOK

Type of Gene: protein-coding