Major capsid protein

UniProtKB accession:  P04535

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UniProtKB description:  Major capsid protein that self-associates to form hexamers, building most of the capsid in association with pentons made of the capsid vertex protein and one dodecamer of the portal protein. The major capsid protein self-associates to form 160 hexamers, building most of the T=13 laevo capsid. Folding of major capsid protein requires the assistance of two chaperones, the host chaperone groL acting with the phage encoded gp23-specific chaperone, gp31. The capsid also contains two nonessential outer capsid proteins, Hoc and Soc, which decorate the capsid surface. Through binding to adjacent gp23 subunits, Soc reinforces the capsid structure.