HTTM

Horizontally Transferred TransMembrane Domain
HTTM
SMART accession number:SM00752
Description: Sequence analysis of vitamin K dependent gamma-carboxylases (VKGC) revealed the presence of a novel domain, HTTM (Horizontally Transferred TransMembrane) in its N-terminus. In contrast to most known domains, HTTM contains four transmembrane regions. Its occurrence in eukaryotes, bacteria and archaea is more likely caused by horizontal gene transfer than by early invention. The conservation of VKGC catalytic sites indicates an enzymatic function also for the other family members.
Interpro abstract (IPR011020):

Sequence analysis of vitamin K dependent gamma-carboxylases (VKGC) revealed the presence of a novel domain, HTTM (Horizontally Transferred TransMembrane). In contrast to most known domains, HTTM contains four transmembrane regions. Its occurrence in eukaryotes, bacteria and archaea is more likely caused by horizontal gene transfer than by early invention. The conservation of VKGC catalytic sites indicates an enzymatic function also for the other family members.

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There are 2048 HTTM domains in 2048 proteins in SMART's nrdb database.

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