Beclin-1, ATG6, beclin1, VPS30, Beclin 1 like protein 1, 4921513J16Rik, 5430417M23Rik, ATG6, BECLIN 1, BECN1, MGC6843, BECN1_HUMAN.
Plays a central role in autophagy. Required for the abcission step in cytokinesis. May play a role in antiviral host defense. Protects against infection by a neurovirulent strain of Sindbis virus.