Diversity and evolution of the small multidrug resistance protein family

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Members of the small multidrug resistance (SMR) protein family are integral membrane proteins characterized by four α-helical transmembrane strands that confer resistance to a broad range of antiseptics and lipophilic quaternary ammo...

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Main Authors: Turner Raymond J, Bay Denice C
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-06-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2148/9/140