MIC-1 is the symbol for the human gene, Chromosome 18 open reading frame 8. Other names include: Uncharacterized protein C18orf8; Colon cancer-associated protein Mic1; Mic-1; colon cancer associated protein Mic1; HsT2591; MIC1. The encoded protein has an amino acid length of 657 and a mass of 75.0 kDa. MIC-1 is a member of the Mic1 family. This gene shares homology with other species, including: Rat, Frog, Chicken.