Protein Family Annotation Pfam Database Homepage

ChainsAccessionNameDescriptionCommentsSource
PF00558Vpu protein (Vpu)Vpu proteinThe Vpu protein contains an N-terminal transmembrane spanning region and a C-terminal cytoplasmic region. The HIV-1 Vpu protein stimulates virus production by enhancing the release of viral particles from infected cells. The VPU protein binds specif ...The Vpu protein contains an N-terminal transmembrane spanning region and a C-terminal cytoplasmic region. The HIV-1 Vpu protein stimulates virus production by enhancing the release of viral particles from infected cells. The VPU protein binds specifically to CD4.
Domain

Gene Ontology: Gene Product Annotation Gene Ontology Database Homepage

ChainsPolymerMolecular FunctionBiological ProcessCellular Component
Vpu protein

InterPro: Protein Family Classification InterPro Database Homepage

ChainsAccessionNameType
IPR008187Vpu proteinFamily
IPR009032Vpu protein cytoplasmic domain superfamilyHomologous Superfamily