This entry represents the membrane-associated sensor domain MASE8 [1], which is found in association with GGDEF domain (Pfam:PF00990), histidine sensor kinases and adenylate cyclase output domain (Pfam:PF00211). This domain is widespread among various classes of proteobacteria and is also found in other phyla.

1: Comparative Genomics of Cyclic di-GMP Metabolism and Chemosensory Pathways in Shewanella algae Strains: Novel Bacterial Sensory Domains and Functional Insights into Lifestyle Regulation. Martin-Rodriguez AJ, Higdon SM, Thorell K, Tellgren-Roth C, Sjoling A, Galperin MY, Krell T, Romling U; mSystems. 2022; [Epub ahead of print] PMID:35311563