SARS-CoV-2 Membrane Protein

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** SARS-CoV-2 membrane protein (222 aa, ~25 kDa) is encoded by the SARS-CoV-2 M gene. This protein plays a role in viral morphogenesis and protein-protein interactions within the viral envelope.

**Synonyms:** - E1 Glycoprotein - M - Matrix Glycoprotein - Membrane Glycoprotein - Membrane Protein - SARS Coronavirus 2 Membrane Protein - SARS-2 Membrane Protein - SARS2 Membrane Protein - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Membrane Protein