Sems

Gene

Sems

Protein

Seminase

Organism

Drosophila melanogaster

Length

275 amino acids

Function

Seminal fluid protease which is required for cleavage and probably also activation of the metalloprotease Semp1 (PubMed:22253601, PubMed:24514904). Also required for a number of female post-mating responses independent of Semp1 including egg laying and sperm usage (PubMed:22253601).

Similarity

Belongs to the peptidase S1 family.

Mass

30.337 kDa

Sequence

MKRLLFLFLLAGILINNHALQHNETIDLKKLAKIVLPPAYQTRVIGGRVTTNAKLGGYLVAMRYFNNFICGGTLIHELIVLTAAHCFEDRAEKEAWSVDGGISRLSEKGIRRQVKRFIKSAQFKMVTMNMDVAVVLLNRPMVGKNIGTLSLCSTALTPGQTMDVSGWGMTNPDDEGPGHMLRTVSVPVIEKRICREAYRESVSISDSMFCASVLGKKDACTYDSGGPLVYEKQVCGIVSFGIGCASRRYPGVYTDVHYVKPFIVKGIKALLSRSR

Protein

Seminase: Sems