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  1. Fields of Study
  2. genetics
  3. molecular genetics
  4. amino acid sequences
  5. signal peptide
  6. nuclear localization signals
  1. Fields of Study
  2. chemical structure
  3. protein structure
  4. amino acid sequences
  5. signal peptide
  6. nuclear localization signals

Preferred term

nuclear localization signals

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Short, predominantly basic amino acid sequences identified as nuclear import signals for some proteins. These sequences are believed to interact with specific receptors at the nuclear pore.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2013

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • nuclear localization sequence

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/200442

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