Organism
Vaccinia virus (strain Western Reserve)
Function
Bcl-2-like protein which contributes to virulence by preventing host NF-kappa-B activation in response to pro-inflammatory stimuli such as TNF-alpha or IL1B.
Similarity
Belongs to the poxviridae N1 protein family.
Sequence
MRTLLIRYILWRNDNDQTYYNDNFKKLMLLDELVDDGDVCTLIKNMRMTLSDGPLLDRLNQPVNNIEDAKRMIAISAKVARDIGERSEIRWEESFTILFRMIETYFDDLMIDLYGEK