Mcl1 - myeloid cell leukemia sequence 1

Enables BH3 domain binding activity. Involved in extrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway in absence of ligand; negative regulation of apoptotic process; and positive regulation of oxidative stress-induced neuron intrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway. Acts upstream of or within apoptotic mitochondrial changes and intrinsic apoptotic signaling pathway in response to DNA damage. Located in several cellular components, including cytosol; mitochondrial matrix; and nucleus. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system; blastocyst; brain; genitourinary system; and hemolymphoid system gland. Orthologous to human MCL1 (MCL1 apoptosis regulator, BCL2 family member). [provided by Alliance of Genome Resources, Apr 2022]