Background information. MIPs (major intrinsic proteins) form channels across biological
membranes that control recruitment of water and small solutes such as glycerol and urea in …

The major intrinsic proteins (MIPs) form a large protein family of ancient origin and are found
in bacteria, fungi, animals, and plants. MIPs act as channels in membranes to facilitate …

In this paper, we present an updated classification of the ubiquitous MIP (Major Intrinsic
Protein) family proteins, including 153 fully or partially sequenced members available in …

Abstract Background Membrane intrinsic proteins (MIPs) are the proteins in charge of
regulating water transport into cells. Because of this essential function, the MIP family is …

A gene encoding a novel fifth type of major intrinsic protein (MIP) in plants has been
identified in the moss Physcomitrella patens. Phylogenetic analyses show that this protein …

The MIP (major intrinsic protein) proteins constitute a channel family of currently 150
members that have been identified in cell membranes of organisms ranging from bacteria to …

The ubiquitous major intrinsic protein (MIP) family includes several transmembrane channel
proteins known to exhibit specificity for water and/or neutral solutes. We have identified 84 …

Abstract Background Major intrinsic proteins (MIPs) also named aquaporins form channels
facilitating the passive transport of water and other small polar molecules across …

Gene-family evolution mostly relies on gene duplication coupled with functional
diversification of gene products. However, other evolutionary mechanisms may also be …

Major intrinsic proteins (MIPs) also called aquaporins form pores in membranes to facilitate
the permeation of water and certain small polar solutes across membranes. MIPs are …