AW556805,bcl-2-related protein EAT/mcl1,induced myeloid leukemia cell differentiation protein Mcl-1 homolog,Mcl-,Mcl-1.
Involved in the regulation of apoptosis versus cell survival, and in the maintenance of viability but not of proliferation. Mediates its effects by interactions with a number of other regulators of apoptosis. Isoform 2 has antiapoptotic activity.