Signal peptide

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010853",
  "term": "Signal peptide",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A short, N-terminal amino acid sequence present in many newly synthesized proteins that directs them to specific cellular compartments, such as the endoplasmic reticulum or mitochondria. This sequence is typically cleaved from the mature protein after translocation. It acts as an address label for protein targeting within the cell.",
  "synonyms": [
    "signal sequence"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1244 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/signal-peptide/"
}