Term Name: | EmrE multidrug transporter complex |
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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. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:1990207] QuickGO AmiGO |