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IAP Family Protein
Definition and Synonyms

Definition: Encoded by Mammalian IAP Family Genes, conserved (Inhibitors of Apoptosis) IAP Family Proteins exhibit an N-terminal domain containing 1-3 repeats of a 65-70-aa Cys- and His-rich BIR motif and often a zinc-binding RING finger. Some IAPs inhibit apoptosis by regulating ICE-like protease activation signals and/or inhibit serum deprivation-induced apoptosis. Some IAP proteins may bind to TRAF1 and TRAF2. IAP proteins are frequently over expressed in cancers and associated with resistance to therapy. (NCI)

Synonyms: IAP Family Protein, IAP Protein, Inhibitor of Apoptosis Protein

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