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Protein Sorting Signals

Medical 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.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition 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 Medical Definitions and Terms

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