Transporter Classification Database


The Transporter Classification Database is an International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology -approved classification system for membrane transport proteins, including ion channels.

Classification

The upper level of classification and a few examples of proteins with known 3D structure:

1. Channels">Ion channel">Channels and pores

1.A α-type channels

1.F [Vesicle fusion] pores

2.A Porters ([uniporter]s, [symporter]s, [antiporter]s)

3.A. P-P-bond hydrolysis-driven transporters

They include a number of transmembrane cytochrome b-like proteins including coenzyme Q - cytochrome c reductase ; cytochrome b6f complex; formate dehydrogenase, respiratory nitrate reductase; succinate - coenzyme Q reductase ; and succinate dehydrogenase. See electron transport chain.

4.A Phosphotransfer-driven group translocators

5.A Transmembrane 2-electron transfer carriers

8.A Auxiliary transport proteins

8.B Ribosomally synthesized protein/peptide toxins that target channels and carriers

8.C Non-ribosomally synthesized toxins that target channels and carriers

9. Incompletely characterized transport systems

9.A Recognized transporters of unknown biochemical mechanism

9.B Putative transport proteins

9.C Functionally characterized transporters lacking identified sequences