Protein
Homologous-pairing protein 2
Organism
Schizosaccharomyces pombe (strain 972 / ATCC 24843)
Function
Required for proper homologous pairing and efficient cross-over and intragenic recombination during meiosis. Acts indirectly in a process facilitating homologous recombination. Acts during mid-to late-horse-tail period.
Similarity
Belongs to the HOP2 family.
Sequence
MAKAKEVKAKPIKGEEAEKLVYEYLRKTNRPYSATDVSANLKNVVSKQVAQKALEQLRDTGLIHGKLYGKQSVFVCLQDDLAAATPEELAEMEKQIQELKDEVSVVKTLYKEKCIELQALNNSLSPAEIREKIQSIDKEIEETSSKLESLRNGTVKQISKEAMQKTDKNYDFAKKGFSNRKKMFYDLWHLITDSLENPKQLWEKLGFETEGPIDLN