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CAHS1

Gene
CAHS1
Protein
Cytosolic-abundant heat soluble protein 1
Organism
Ramazzottius varieornatus
Length
237 amino acids
Function
Cytoplasmic heat soluble protein acting as a molecular shield in water-deficient condition (PubMed:22937162). Tardigrade-specific intrinsically disordered proteins (TDPs) are essential for desiccation tolerance by forming non-crystalline amorphous solids upon desiccation, and this vitrified state mirrors their protective capabilities (By similarity).
Similarity
Belongs to the Cytosolic-abundant heat soluble protein (CAHS) family.
Mass
26.979 kDa
Sequence
MPYEKHVEQTVVEKTEQPGHSSTHHAPAQRTVAREQEEVVHKEFTHTDIRVPHIDAPPPIIAASAVGLAEEIVSHGFQASAARISGASTEVDMRPSPKLAEEARRDAERYQKEHEMINRQAEATLQKKAEEYRHQTEAEAEKIRRELEKQHERDIQFRKDLIDQTIEKQKREVDLEAKMAKRELDREAQLAKEALERSRMATNVEVTLDTAAGHTVSGGTTVSSVDKVETVRERKHH