Cancer Terms

Nuclear Localization Signal

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Nuclear Localization Signal Definition

An amino acid sequence that directs the post-translational transport of a protein to the nucleus. The sequence contains positively charged amino acids such as arginine and lysine.

Nuclear Localization Signal Synonyms

Nuclear Localization Signal, NLS

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