MTDH, AEG1, LYRIC, Protein LYRIC, 3D3/LYRIC, Astrocyte elevated gene-1 protein, AEG-1, Lysine-rich CEACAM1 co-isolated protein, Metadherin, Metastasis adhesion protein
Downregulates SLC1A2/EAAT2 promoter activity when expressed ectopically. Activates the nuclear factor kappa-B (NF-kappa-B) transcription factor. Promotes anchorage-independent growth of immortalized melanocytes and astrocytes which is a key component in tumor cell expansion.
