Bcl-2-like protein 3, Bcl-2-related protein EAT/mcl1, Bcl2-L-3, BCL2L3, EAT, Mcl-1, MCL1, mcl1/EAT, MCL1L, MCL1S.
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 1 inhibits apoptosis. Isoform 2 promotes apoptosis.