Description | This family of proteins includes sensor components of two-component regulatory systems, which are typically involved in responses to environmental stimuli. Members of this family function as membrane-associated protein kinases that phosphorylate their cognate response regulators. The phosphorylation event typically occurs in response to changes in the cell envelope and is part of a signaling process that can lead to the activation of transcription, such as that of RNA polymerase sigma-E factor. This regulatory mechanism plays a crucial role in maintaining cell envelope stability under varying conditions. | Name | Cell envelope sensor kinase |
Short Name | Cell_env_sensor_kinase | Type | Family |