| Accession ID | Name | Pfam Type |
|---|---|---|
| PF21548 | CATSPER subunit beta protein 2nd domain | domain |
This entry represents the beta-propeller domain from the Cation channel sperm-associated protein subunit beta protein. The cation channel of sperm (CatSper) is essential for sperm motility and fertility. The auxiliary subunit beta contains a single transmembrane segment and a large extracellular region.
1: CatSperbeta, a novel transmembrane protein in the CatSper channel complex. Liu J, Xia J, Cho KH, Clapham DE, Ren D; J Biol Chem. 2007;282:18945-18952. PMID:17478420
2: Structure of a mammalian sperm cation channel complex. Lin S, Ke M, Zhang Y, Yan Z, Wu J; Nature. 2021;595:746-750. PMID:34225353