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Nuclear Export Signals
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Definition
: Specific amino acid sequences present in the primary amino acid sequence of proteins which mediate their export from the CELL NUCLEUS. They are rich in hydrophobic residues, such as LEUCINE and ISOLEUCINE.
See Also
Active Transport, Cell Nucleus
Other names
Signals, Nuclear Export; Signal, Nuclear Export; Peptides, NES; Peptide, NES; NES Peptides; Export Signals, Nuclear; Export Signal, Nuclear; Nuclear Export Signal Peptide; Nuclear Export Signal; NES Peptide