The Function of BAK1
In the presence of an appropriate stimulus, accelerates programmed cell death by binding to, and antagonizing the anti-apoptotic action of BCL2 or its adenovirus homolog E1B 19k protein. Low micromolar levels of zinc ions inhibit the promotion of apoptosis.
Protein names
Recommended name:
Bcl-2 homologous antagonist/killerAlternative name(s):
Apoptosis regulator BAKBcl-2-like protein 7
Bcl2-L-7
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Top Gene-Substance Interactions
BAK1 Interacts with These Diseases
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Substances That Increase BAK1
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Substances That Decrease BAK1
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Conditions with Increased Gene Activity
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Conditions with Decreased Gene Activity
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Technical
The following transcription factors affect gene expression:
Tissue specificity:
Expressed in a wide variety of tissues, with highest levels in the heart and skeletal muscle.
Gene Pathways:
Molecular Function:
- Identical Protein Binding
- Protein Homodimerization Activity
- Ion Channel Binding
- Metal Ion Binding
- Protein Heterodimerization Activity
Biological Processes:
- B Cell Homeostasis
- B Cell Apoptotic Process
- Release Of Cytochrome C From Mitochondria
- Blood Vessel Remodeling
- Myeloid Cell Homeostasis
- B Cell Negative Selection
- Activation Of Signaling Protein Activity Involved In Unfolded Protein Response
- Brain Development
- Aging
- Mitochondrial Fusion
- Cell Proliferation
- Negative Regulation Of Cell Proliferation
- Intrinsic Apoptotic Signaling Pathway In Response To Dna Damage
- Activation Of Cysteine-Type Endopeptidase Activity Involved In Apoptotic Process By Cytochrome C
- Response To Fungus
- Response To Mycotoxin
- Response To Uv-C
- Establishment Or Maintenance Of Transmembrane Electrochemical Gradient
- Response To Gamma Radiation
- Positive Regulation Of Calcium Ion Transport Into Cytosol
- Negative Regulation Of Gene Expression
- Response To Organic Cyclic Compound
- Cytolysis
- Endocrine Pancreas Development
- Animal Organ Regeneration
- Endoplasmic Reticulum Calcium Ion Homeostasis
- Negative Regulation Of Endoplasmic Reticulum Calcium Ion Concentration
- Negative Regulation Of Peptidyl-Serine Phosphorylation
- Cellular Response To Uv
- Limb Morphogenesis
- Response To Hydrogen Peroxide
- Positive Regulation Of Apoptotic Process
- Regulation Of Protein Homodimerization Activity
- Regulation Of Protein Heterodimerization Activity
- Fibroblast Apoptotic Process
- Response To Ethanol
- Positive Regulation Of Proteolysis
- Regulation Of Mitochondrial Membrane Permeability
- Post-Embryonic Camera-Type Eye Morphogenesis
- Regulation Of Cell Cycle
- Regulation Of Mitochondrial Membrane Potential
- Vagina Development
- Intrinsic Apoptotic Signaling Pathway In Response To Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress
- Thymocyte Apoptotic Process
- Cellular Response To Mechanical Stimulus
- Positive Regulation Of Release Of Cytochrome C From Mitochondria
- Apoptotic Signaling Pathway
- Extrinsic Apoptotic Signaling Pathway In Absence Of Ligand
- Activation Of Cysteine-Type Endopeptidase Activity
- Positive Regulation Of Endoplasmic Reticulum Unfolded Protein Response
- Positive Regulation Of Mitochondrial Outer Membrane Permeabilization Involved In Apoptotic Signaling Pathway
- Apoptotic Process Involved In Blood Vessel Morphogenesis
- Positive Regulation Of Ire1-Mediated Unfolded Protein Response