groES
Function
Together with the chaperonin GroEL, plays an essential role in assisting protein folding. The GroEL-GroES system forms a nano-cage that allows encapsulation of the non-native substrate proteins and provides a physical environment optimized to promote and accelerate protein folding. GroES binds to the apical surface of the GroEL ring, thereby capping the opening of the GroEL channel.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the GroES chaperonin family.
Cellular localization
- Cytoplasm
Alternative names
groS, mopB, Z5747, ECs5123, groES, Co-chaperonin GroES, 10 kDa chaperonin, Chaperonin-10, Cpn10