Viral matrix proteins are structural proteins linking the viral envelope with the virus core. They play a crucial role in virus assembly and interact with the RNP complex as well […]
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M1 protein
The M1 protein is a matrix protein of the influenza virus. It forms a coat inside the viral envelope. This is a bifunctional membrane/RNA-binding protein that mediates the encapsidation of […]
Inward-rectifier potassium ion channel
Inwardly rectifying potassium channels (Kir IRK) are a specific subset of potassium selective ion channels. To date seven subfamilies have been identified in various mammalian cell types and they are […]
Calpain
A calpain (/ˈkælpeɪn/; EC 3.4.22.52 EC 3.4.22.53) is a protein belonging to the family of calcium-dependent non-lysosomal cysteine proteases (proteolytic enzymes) expressed ubiquitously in mammals and many other organisms. Calpains […]
Pertussis toxin
Pertussis toxin (PT) is a protein-based AB5-type exotoxin produced by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis which causes whooping cough. PT is involved in the colonization of the respiratory tract and the […]
Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein
Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein (MOG) is a glycoprotein believed to be important in the process of myelinization of nerves in the central nervous system (CNS). In humans this protein is encoded […]
Myelin basic protein
Myelin basic protein (MBP) is a protein believed to be important in the process of myelination of nerves in the nervous system. The myelin sheath is a multi-layered membrane unique […]
Envelope glycoprotein GP120
Envelope glycoprotein GP120 (or gp120) is a glycoprotein exposed on the surface of the HIV envelope. The 120 in its name comes from its molecular weight of 120. Gp120 is […]
DC-SIGN
DC-SIGN (Dendritic Cell-Specific Intercellular adhesion molecule-3-Grabbing Non-integrin) also known as CD209 (Cluster of Differentiation 209) is a protein which in humans is encoded by the CD209 gene.DC-SIGN is a C-type […]
RLI
RLI is an essential and highly conserved protein that is required for both eukaryotic translation initiation as well as ribosome biogenesis. The most studied homologues are Rli1p in yeast and […]