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# BCL2

ENSG00000171791

Target class

Ion channel

Chromosome

18

Approved drugs

1

Clinical candidates (approved and in development)

4

## Clinical evidence

**Approved drugs**

1

**Clinical candidates (approved and in development)**

4

## Druggability

**Chemical probe available**

Yes

## Names

**Target name**

BCL2

**Gene name**

BCL2 apoptosis regulator

**Gene symbol**

BCL2

**Protein name**

Apoptosis regulator Bcl-2

### Other names (2)

- Bcl-2
- PPP1R50

## Classification

**Gene biotype**

Protein coding

**Gene family**

Protein phosphatase 1 regulatory subunits|BCL2 family

**Target class**

Ion channel

**Target type**

Human gene

## Expression and localisation

**Tissues expressed in**

51

**Protein localisation evidence grade**

Enhanced

**Highest tissue expression**

49.69

**Tissue specificity (Gini)**

0.469

**Tissue specificity (tau)**

0.869

## Pathways and interactions

**KEGG gene identifiers**

- hsa:596

**Protein interaction confidence**

0.839151

**Protein interaction partners**

271

### Reactome pathways (8)

- R-HSA-111447
- R-HSA-111453
- R-HSA-6785807
- R-HSA-844455
- R-HSA-9018519
- R-HSA-9634638
- R-HSA-9818030
- R-HSA-9824594

## Genomic location

**End position**

63320128

**Start position**

63123346

**Chromosome**

18

**Strand**

Reverse

## Identifiers

**Ensembl gene ID**

ENSG00000171791

**HGNC ID**

HGNC:990

Source: [www.genenames.org](https://www.genenames.org/data/gene-symbol-report/#!/hgnc%5Fid/HGNC:990)

**NCBI Gene ID**

596

**UniProt ID**

P10415

## Cellular location

- Mitochondrion outer membrane
- Single-pass membrane protein . Nucleus membrane
- Single-pass membrane protein . Endoplasmic reticulum membrane
- Single-pass membrane protein . Cytoplasm .
- Mitochondria

### Publication evidence (2)

- PubMed 21358617  
Source: [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21358617/)
- PubMed 2250705  
Source: [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2250705/)

## Tissue expression

**Tissue specificity (tau)**

0.868976

**Expression inequality (Gini)**

0.469246

### Highest expression

Expression in transcripts per million

**Cells - EBV-transformed lymphocytes**

49.69

**Nerve - Tibial**

23.76

**Thyroid**

21.33

**Cervix - Ectocervix**

17.92

**Uterus**

17.47

### All tissues (54)

Expression in transcripts per million

- Cells - EBV-transformed lymphocytes49.69
- Nerve - Tibial23.76
- Thyroid21.33
- Cervix - Ectocervix17.92
- Uterus17.47
- Ovary15.53
- Cervix - Endocervix15.23
- Fallopian Tube12.88
- Spleen11.31
- Breast - Mammary Tissue11.27
- Adipose - Subcutaneous10.63
- Vagina10.21
- Artery - Coronary8.69
- Artery - Aorta8.19
- Esophagus - Muscularis8.09
- Adipose - Visceral (Omentum)8
- Esophagus - Gastroesophageal Junction7.91
- Prostate7.71
- Small Intestine - Terminal Ileum7.54
- Artery - Tibial7.35
- Colon - Sigmoid6.69
- Bladder6.45
- Pituitary5.81
- Skin - Not Sun Exposed (Suprapubic)5.19
- Skin - Sun Exposed (Lower leg)5.16

And 29 more, listed on the interactive page.

## Biological functions

### Biological processes (29)

- GO:0000209  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0000209)
- GO:0006915  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0006915)
- GO:0006959  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0006959)
- GO:0006974  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0006974)
- GO:0008284  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0008284)
- GO:0008625  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0008625)
- GO:0009410  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0009410)
- GO:0009636  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0009636)
- GO:0010039  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0010039)
- GO:0010507  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0010507)
- GO:0030307  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0030307)
- GO:0030890  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0030890)
- GO:0032469  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0032469)
- GO:0034097  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0034097)
- GO:0035094  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0035094)
- GO:0042100  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0042100)
- GO:0043066  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0043066)
- GO:0043524  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0043524)
- GO:0050853  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0050853)
- GO:0051402  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0051402)
- GO:0051607  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0051607)
- GO:0051902  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0051902)
- GO:0051924  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0051924)
- GO:0070059  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0070059)
- GO:1902166  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:1902166)

And 4 more, listed on the interactive page.

### Cellular components (10)

- GO:0005634  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0005634)
- GO:0005737  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0005737)
- GO:0005739  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0005739)
- GO:0005741  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0005741)
- GO:0005783  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0005783)
- GO:0005789  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0005789)
- GO:0016020  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0016020)
- GO:0031965  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0031965)
- GO:0032991  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0032991)
- GO:0046930  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0046930)

### Molecular functions (11)

- GO:0002020  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0002020)
- GO:0005515  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0005515)
- GO:0015267  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0015267)
- GO:0016248  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0016248)
- GO:0031625  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0031625)
- GO:0042802  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0042802)
- GO:0043565  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0043565)
- GO:0046982  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0046982)
- GO:0051434  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0051434)
- GO:0060090  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0060090)
- GO:0140297  
Source: [www.ebi.ac.uk](https://www.ebi.ac.uk/QuickGO/term/GO:0140297)

## Off-target safety

- regulation of transcription factor activity  
### Studies (2)

  - cell-based: LTEA\_HepaRG\_BCL2is one of 100 assay component(s) measured in the LTEA HepaRG cell culture assay. It is a marker of Cell proliferation, survival, death.
  - cell-based: LTEA\_HepaRG\_BCL2is one of 100 assay component(s) measured in the LTEA HepaRG cell culture assay. It is a marker of Cell proliferation, survival, death.  
### Biological samples

  - HepaRG, cell line  
Evidence source  
Source: [www.epa.gov](https://www.epa.gov/chemical-research/exploring-toxcast-data-downloadable-data)

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- A Clinical Study of VA-CAG as Induction Therapy in Newly Diagnosed AML Patients
- A Clinical Trial to Learn About the Study Medicine Called Maplirpacept (PF-07901801), Alone and When Used in Combination With Other Medicines to Treat Participants With Advanced Hematological Malignancies, Including Lymphoma, Leukemia and Multiple Myeloma
- A Dose-Finding and Efficacy Study of Venetoclax, CC-486, and Obinutuzumab in Follicular Lymphoma
- A Multi-phase Study of ASTX030 (Azacitidine and Cedazuridine) in Myeloid Neoplasm Alone or in Combination With Venetoclax in AML (AZTOUND Study)
- A Multi-Site Break Through Cancer Trial: Phase II Study Investigating Dual Inhibition of BCL2 and Menin in AML MRD Using the Combination of Venetoclax and Revumenib
- A Multi-Site Break Through Cancer Trial: Targeting Measurable Residual Disease in Patients With Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Phase 1/2 Study of Tagraxofusp, Azacitidine, and Venetoclax
- A Multicenter RCT of "3+7" vs Venetoclax + CACAG in Newly Diagnosed Mid/High-Risk AML Patients
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- A Pharmacokinetic Study to Access How the Body Absorbs and Removes ABT-199 in Adults With Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
- A Phase 1 Study Evaluating the Safety and Pharmacokinetics of ABT-199 in Subjects With Relapsed or Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
- A Phase 1 Study of AOH1996 in Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- A Phase 1 Study Of FLAG Chemotherapy In Combination With Lisaftoclax And Pelcitoclax In Patients With Relapsed/Refractory T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- A Phase 1 Study With LYT-200 in Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), or With Relapsed/Refractory, High-risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
- [A Phase 1/2 Study of Enzomenib (DSP-5336) in Patients With Acute Leukemia (Horizen-1)](https://trialight.com/data/trial/a-phase-1-2-study-of-enzomenib-dsp-5336-in-patients-with-0e6145c8-1f49-44ed-a3c6-01e969666e64.md)
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- A Phase 1B Investigator Initiated Study of Safety and Tolerability of Dexamethasone (D) in Combination With Venetoclax-based Low-Intensity Therapy (LIT) in Treatment-Naïve Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML): DLIT-AML
- A Phase 1b Master Trial to Investigate CPX-351 in Subjects With Previously Untreated Acute Myeloid Leukemia
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### Drugs (7)

- APG-2575 Apoptosis regulator Bcl-2 inhibitor
- Navitoclax Apoptosis regulator Bcl-2 inhibitor
- Obatoclax Apoptosis regulator Bcl-2 inhibitor
- Obatoclax mesylate Apoptosis regulator Bcl-2 inhibitor
- Oblimersen Bcl-2 mRNA antisense inhibitor
- Oblimersen sodium Bcl-2 mRNA antisense inhibitor
- [Venetoclax](https://trialight.com/data/asset/venetoclax-8c5219f4-7631-4292-b4f0-2c601d914e9f.md) Apoptosis regulator Bcl-2 inhibitor

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