Envelope small membrane protein

UniProtKB accession:  P0DTC4

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UniProtKB description:  Plays a central role in virus morphogenesis and assembly. Acts as a viroporin and self-assembles in host membranes forming pentameric protein-lipid pores that allow ion transport. Also plays a role in the induction of apoptosis (By similarity). Regulates the localization of S protein at cis-Golgi, the place of virus budding (PubMed:33229438). May act by slowing down the cell secretory pathway (PubMed:33229438). May interfere with tight-junction stability by interacting with host MPP5. This would result in disruption of epithelial barriers, thereby amplifying inflammatory processes (PubMed:32891874).