NhaB
NhaB is a protein found in bacteria, specifically in the bacterium Escherichia coli. It belongs to a family of ion-coupled transporters, which are membrane proteins responsible for moving ions across cell membranes. NhaB is classified as a sodium-proton antiporter, meaning it uses the electrochemical gradient of sodium ions to drive the movement of protons out of the cell. This process is crucial for maintaining intracellular pH homeostasis, a fundamental requirement for bacterial survival and function.
The NhaB protein is encoded by the nhaB gene in E. coli. Its structure is predicted to
The activity of NhaB plays a significant role in managing cellular pH, especially under conditions where the