FEATURES

FAMILY

DESCRIPTION

Also known as SOC_BPT4, soc. Capsid decoration protein which helps to stabilize the capsid against extremes of pH and temperature. Once maturation and expansion of the capsid has occured, trimers of soc attach the interfaces between the hexamer of the major capsid protein. Acts as a 'glue' between neighboring hexameric capsomers. Dispensable for the head morphogenesis and phage infection. Homotrimer. Interacts with the major capsid protein; three soc molecules associate with each interface between the major capsid protein facets.

EXTERNAL LINKS

uniprot
enzyme classification

soc

Small outer capsid protein

soc

Molecular Synopsis