Protein Domain : Flagellar M-ring protein FliF IPR000067

Type	Family
Description	This family corresponds to the FliF protein. FliF is the major protein of the M-ring in bacterial flagellar basal body [].The basal body consists of four rings (L,P,S and M) surrounding the flagellar rod, which is believed to transmit motor rotation to the filament [ ]. The M ring is integral to the inner membrane of the cell, and may be connected to the rod via the S (supramembrane) ring, which lies just distalto it. The L and P rings reside in the outer membrane and periplasmic space, respectively.FliF lacks a signal peptide and is predicted to have considerable α-helical structure, including an N-terminal sequence that is likelyto be membrane-spanning [ ]. Overall, however, FliF has a relativelyhydrophilic sequence, with a high charge density, especially towards its C terminus [].
Short Name	FlgMring_FliF