Adenovirus E1B19k binding protein B5, BNIP3a, BNIP3H, BNIP3L, BNIP3L protein, NIP3 like protein X, NIP3L, NIX
Induces apoptosis. Interacts with viral and cellular anti-apoptosis proteins. Can overcome the suppressors BCL-2 and BCL-XL, although high levels of BCL-XL expression will inhibit apoptosis. May function as a tumor suppressor. Inhibits apoptosis induced by BNIP3.
