Outer membrane protein Omp38

UniProtKB accession:  Q6RYW5

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UniProtKB description:  Functions as a porin (PubMed:9928952). Induces apoptosis in human cell lines through caspase-dependent and AIF-dependent pathways. Purified Omp38 enters host cell and localizes to the mitochondria, which presumably leads to a release of proapoptotic molecules such as cytochrome c and AIF (apoptosis-inducing factor) (PubMed:16008580). Binds peptidoglycan, contributes to cell wall maintenance (Probable).