membrane curvature sensor activity

Term ID

GO:0140090

Synonyms

Definition

Preferential binding of proteins on curved membranes. The binding to curved membranes by insertion (aka wedging) to curved membranes is mediated by both the hydrophobic and hydrophilic faces of the helix of membrane curvature sensing (MCS) proteins. 25898166

References

Ontology

GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO