Inter-species complementation of the translocon beta subunit requires only its transmembrane domain.

In eukaryotes, proteins enter the secretory pathway through the translocon pore of the endoplasmic reticulum. This protein translocation channel is composed of three major subunits, called Sec61alpha, beta and gamma in mammals. Unlike the other subunits, the beta subunit is dispensable for transloca...

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Main Authors: Alexandre Leroux, Luis A Rokeach
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2008-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2586087?pdf=render