Protein
Gas vesicle structural protein
Organism
Rhodobacter sphaeroides (strain ATCC 17023 / 2.4.1 / NCIB 8253 / DSM 158)
Function
Gas vesicles are small, hollow, gas filled protein structures that are found in several microbial planktonic microorganisms. They allow the positioning of the organism at the favorable depth for growth. GvpA type proteins form the essential core of the structure.
Similarity
Belongs to the gas vesicle protein type A family.
Sequence
MAIEKSVASASIAEVIDRILDKGVVIDAFVRVSLVGIELIAIEVRAVVASIETWLKYAEAVGLTVDPATT