Presequence
Pronunciation: /ˈpɹiˈsikwəns/
Presequence (noun)
- A short sequence at the beginning of a protein that directs it to a specific location in a cell.
Examples
- The presequence directs the protein to its correct location.
- Scientists study the presequence to understand protein targeting.
Common collocations: analyze the presequence, presequence length, presequence function