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Last uploaded: March 22, 2026
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D050998
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D050998
Preferred Name

bcl-2 Homologous Antagonist-Killer Protein

Definitions
An isoform of Bak protein containing only the N-terminal BH3 domain. N-Bak promotes neuronal apoptosis. A multi-domain mitochondrial membrane protein and member of the bcl-2 Protein family. Bak protein interacts with TUMOR SUPPRESSOR PROTEIN P53 and promotes APOPTOSIS.
Synonyms
bcl 2 Homologous Antagonist Killer Protein
Bak Protein
bcl2 Homologous Antagonist-Killer Protein
N-Bak Protein
bcl2 Homologous Antagonist Killer Protein
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