EmrE multidrug transporter complex

Term ID

GO:1990207

Synonyms

• EmrE complex

Definition

A transmembrane protein complex capable of transporting positively charged hydrophobic drugs across the plasma membrane thereby involved in conferring resistance to a wide range of toxic compounds (e.g. methyl viologen, ethidium bromide and acriflavine). It is commonly found in bacteria. In E. coli it forms a homodimer. 18024586

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Ontology

GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO