LMPD Database

LMP007636

UniProt Annotations

Entry Information
Gene Nameouter membrane lipoprotein cell division and growth lipocalin
Protein EntryBLC_ECOLI
UniProt IDP0A901
SpeciesE. coli
Comments
Comment typeDescription
FunctionInvolved in the storage or transport of lipids necessary for membrane maintenance under stressful conditions. Displays a binding preference for lysophospholipids. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:15044022}.
InductionBy starvation and high osmolarity.
SimilarityBelongs to the calycin superfamily. Lipocalin family. {ECO:0000305}.
Subcellular LocationCell outer membrane; Lipid-anchor.
SubunitHomodimer. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:16920109}.