signal peptide
short peptide (usually 16-30 amino acids long) present at the N-terminus of the majority of newly synthesized proteins that are destined towards the secretory pathway
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signal peptide
Summary
signal peptide ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month).[1]
Key Facts
- signal peptide is a type of amino acid sequence[2].
- signal peptide is a type of peptide[3].
- signal peptide is part of protein[4].
- signal peptide's topic has template is recorded as Template:Signaling peptide/protein receptor modulators[5].
- signal peptide's exact match is recorded as http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/SO_0000418[6].
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Definition and Type
Recorded subclass of include amino acid sequence[2] and peptide[3].
Use and Application
signal peptide is part of protein[4].
Why It Matters
signal peptide ranks in the top 2% of general entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month).[1] It has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] It is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]