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Membrane Localization Motif

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Membrane Localization Motif Definition

An amino acid sequence that directs a protein to become localized in or at the cell membrane. This targeting is determined either by the presence of hydrophobic amino acid residues or by post-translational modification that adds a hydrophobic molecule to the protein at this site.

Membrane Localization Motif Synonyms

Membrane Localization Motif, Membrane Localization Domain

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