According to the structure of morbiliviruses, the M protein is located on the inner surface of the virus envelope. However, It can binds to the RNP complex and the intracellular regions of the surface glycoproteins. So, Is it considered as a membrane-anchored protein?
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Membrane-anchored proteins pass through the membrane in order to anchor themselves. Peripheral membrane proteins are associated with the surface of the cell membrane probably by electrostatic interactions.
The matrix layer underneath the viral membrane is formed by the matrix protein(M). So, matrix protein(M) is considered as a peripheral membrane protein.
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