Protein
Cytosolic-abundant heat soluble protein 3
Organism
Ramazzottius varieornatus
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.
Sequence
MSSRQNQQSSSQHSSSSQQGGQGGQGVQGSSSYSRTEVHTSSGGPTIGGAQRTVPVPPGSHSEVHEEREVIKHGTKTESETHVVTVPVTTFGSTNMESVRTGFTVTQDKNLTVAAPNIAAPIHSNLDLNLGGGARAEITAGTTVDLSKIQRKDLGPEEYARYKAKVEQLARQDEQDAGMRAAQYREEVERDAELIRQILERQHIRDLEFRKEMVENQVNRQEREIQLEAEYAMRALELERNAAKEALESAKAQTNVNVKVESAIGTTVSKGAIQTSADKSSTTKTGPTTVTQIKHTEQHTERR