Delta-like protein 1 (DLL1) is also known as Drosophila Delta homolog 1 (Delta1 or H-Delta-1), which contains one DSL domain and eight EGF-like domains. DLL1 is involved in the regulation of homeostasis and differentiation of neural, pancreatic, and myogenic progenitor cells, T lymphocytes, and B lymphocytes. DLL1 is ubiquitinated by MIB (MIB1 or MIB2), leading to its endocytosis and subsequent degradation. DLL1 acts as a ligand for Notch receptors. Also, DLL1 can block the differentiation of progenitor cells into the B-cell lineage while promoting the emergence of a population of cells with the characteristics of a T-cell/NK-cell precursor. DLL1 is expressed in lung, liver, breast, and other cancers. As a membrane ligand, DLL1 binds to the Notch receptor and Notch signaling in cancer cells "in trans", Enhancing tumorigenesis.