beclin 1

Definition / meaning of beclin 1

A protein involved in autophagy (the process by which a cell destroys proteins and other substances in its cytoplasm). Beclin 1 is found at lower levels in several types of cancer cells than in normal cells. It is a type of tumor suppressor.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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