Q77ME7

Matrix protein 2

UniProtKB/TrEMBL protein
Short nameQ77ME7_9INFA
Length97 amino acids
SpeciesInfluenza A virus (A/Hong Kong/482/97(H5N1))
GeneM
Function
Forms a proton-selective ion channel that is necessary for the efficient release of the viral genome during virus entry. After attaching to the cell surface, the virion enters the cell by endocytosis. Acidification of the endosome triggers M2 ion cha...
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50MSLLTEVETLTRNGWGCRCSDSSDPLVVAASIIGILHLILWILDRLFFKCIYRRFKYGLKRGPPTEGVLESMREEYRQEQQNAVDVDDGHFVNIELE

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