Bcl-2-like protein 1 (BCL2L1)

Potent inhibitor of cell death. Inhibits activation of caspases.

Appears to regulate cell death by blocking the voltage- dependent anion channel (VDAC) by binding to it and preventing the release of the caspase activator, CYC1, from the mitochondrial membrane. Also functions as a regulator of G2 checkpoint and progression to cytokinesis during mitosis.