Protein Sorting Signals
| Definition: |
Amino acid sequences found in transported proteins that selectively guide the distribution of the proteins to specific cellular compartments. |
| Also Called: |
Leader Signal Peptides,Signal Peptides |
Protein Sorting Signals Categories.
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Nuclear Localization Signal - Short, predominantly basic amino acid sequences identified as nuclear import signals for some proteins. These sequences are believed to interact with specific receptors at nuclear pores. |
Protein Sorting Signals Definitions and Terms
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