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HAMAP annotation rule: MF_00115

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Accession MF_00115
Dates 1-JUN-2001 (Created)
25-NOV-2009 (Last updated, Version 33)
Data class Protein
Names MscL



Identifier MSCL
Protein name
RecName: Full=Large-conductance mechanosensitive channel;
Gene name mscL
FUNCTION: Channel that opens in response to stretch forces in the membrane lipid bilayer. May participate in the regulation of osmotic pressure changes within the cell (By similarity).
SUBUNIT: Homopentamer (By similarity).

case <Property:Membrane=1>
SUBCELLULAR LOCATION: Cell membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein (By similarity).

else case <Property:Membrane=2>
SUBCELLULAR LOCATION: Cell inner membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein (By similarity).
end case

SIMILARITY: Belongs to the mscL family.
Pfam PF01741; MscL; 1;
TIGRFAMs TIGR00220; mscL; 1;
PROSITE PS01327; MSCL; 1;
General Transmembrane; -; 2-3; trigger=Yes;

case <Property:Membrane=2>
end case

GO:0015267; Molecular function: channel activity.
GO:0006810; Biological process: transport.
GO:0005886; Cellular component: plasma membrane.



Size range: 116-161 amino acids
Related UniRules: None
Template: P0A742 (MSCL_ECOLI); P0A5K8 (MSCL_MYCTU): [Recover all]
Scope: Bacteria
Fusion: Nter: None; Cter: None
Duplicate: in RHILO
Plasmid encoded: None

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