Term Name: | ProVWX complex |
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Synonyms: | ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter complex ProVWX |
Definition: | The ProVWX complex belongs to the family of ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter proteins complexes. It consists of a cytoplasmic ATPase subunit ProV, a transmembrane subunit ProW and a periplasmic binding protein ProX. It is capable of translocating a wide variety of solute (e.g. glycine betaine) across the plasma membrane and is activated under osmotic stress conditions. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:1990222] QuickGO AmiGO |