Protein Domain : Phage baseplate assembly protein V/Gp45 IPR013046

Type	Family
Description	This entry represents a family of phage (and bacteriocin) proteins related to the phage P2 V gene product (GpV), which forms the small spikes on the baseplate that bind to the host cell and penetrate through the host membrane [ ]. This entry also includes Gp45, which is a component of the baseplate that forms a central needlelike spike used to puncture the host cell membrane for tube insertion during virus entry [, ]. At least one member is encoded within a region of Pectobacterium carotovorum (Erwinia carotovora) described as a bacteriocin, a phage tail-derived module able to kill bacteria closely related to the host strain.The characteristics of the protein distribution suggest prophage matches in addition to the phage matches.
Short Name	GpV/Gp45