MIP_HUMAN Protein

Name Lens fiber major intrinsic protein
Description Water channel. Channel activity is down-regulated by CALM when cytoplasmic Ca(2+) levels are increased. May be responsible for regulating the osmolarity of the lens. Interactions between homotetramers from adjoining membranes may stabilize cell junctions in the eye lens core (By similarity).
UniProt ID P30301
Gene MIP