| Function |
The ORF matches to the profile of NF033879. Profile Description: smalltalk protein. Smalltalk is a membrane-associated protein of very small size (less than 35 amino acids), found broadly in Bacteroides and Prevotella, both of which are prevalent in human gut microbiomes. Genomic context suggests a role in crosstalk in the gut microbiome, whether that involve toxins and immunity, signaling, or some other form of interaction. The family was identified and discussed by Sberro, et al., in a screen for overlooked small proteins encoded within human microbiomes, and named smalltalk here for its small size and cross-talk role. |