SARS-CoV-2 M Gene

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** The SARS-CoV-2 M gene is approximately 670 bases in length and encodes SARS-CoV-2 membrane protein, which plays a role in viral envelope structure and virus morphogenesis.

**Synonyms:** - GU280_gp05 - ORF5 - SARS Coronavirus 2 M Gene - SARS-2 M Gene - SARS-CoV-2 Membrane Glycoprotein Gene - SARS2 M Gene - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 M Gene