Mitochondrial Import Sequence
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Mitochondrial Import Sequence Definition
An amino acid sequence that directs the post-translational transport of a protein to the mitochondria. The sequence contains an alternating pattern of hydrophobic and positively charged amino acids.
Mitochondrial Import Sequence Synonyms
Mitochondrial Import Sequence, MTS, Mitochondrial Targeting Signal
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