BIML (also known as Bod) is one of several splice variants of BIM, a pro-apoptotic protein belonging to the BH3 domain-only subgroup of Bcl-2 family members. BIML is thought to promote apoptosis by binding and inhibiting the activity of anti-apoptoticBcl-2 family members, thereby inducing the release of cytochrome c from mitochondria. BIML is normally sequestered in an inactive conformation from anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 family members through binding to the microtubule-associated dynein motor complex.Certain apoptotic stimuli release BIML from microtubules to neutralize anti-apoptotic Bcl-2 family members, allowing for the initiation of apoptosis.
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| Product By Gene ID | 10018 |
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