| Accession ID | Name | Pfam Type |
|---|---|---|
| PF18946 | GpV Apex motif | conserved_site |
This entry represents a short motif found at the C-terminus of Phage gpV proteins. These proteins act as a spike for piercing the host membrane. The apex motif contains a conserved HXH motif that coordinates an iron ion [1].
1: Phage pierces the host cell membrane with the iron-loaded spike. Browning C, Shneider MM, Bowman VD, Schwarzer D, Leiman PG; Structure. 2012;20:326-339. PMID:22325780