Modulator of apoptosis 1 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MOAP1gene.[1][2]
The protein encoded by this gene was identified by its interaction with apoptosis regulator BAX protein. This protein contains a Bcl-2 homology 3 (BH3)-like motif, which is required for the association with BAX. When overexpressed, this gene has been shown to mediate caspase-dependent apoptosis.[2]
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