Preferred Label : leader sequence;
Detailed label : leader sequence in biotechnology;
IUPAC definition : an n-terminal extension of polypeptides (also known as the signal sequence) which
is necessary for the transport of the protein into or through the membrane or for
its secretion into the extracellular medium.; a polynucleotide region between promoter and structural gene, necessary for the correct
transcription of dna into mrna.;
Origin ID : L03491;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- See also
an n-terminal extension of polypeptides (also known as the signal sequence) which
is necessary for the transport of the protein into or through the membrane or for
its secretion into the extracellular medium.
a polynucleotide region between promoter and structural gene, necessary for the correct
transcription of dna into mrna.
