Protein Targeting

A Protein Targeting is a Bilogical Process that transports proteins are to their proper location in or out a cell.

AKA: Protein Sorting,
Example(s):
- a Subcellular Protein Localization Event,
- a Eukaryotic Protein Targeting.
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Counter-Example(s):
- a Protein Secretion Event.
See: Secretion, Eukaryote, Protein, Organelle, Biological Membrane, Cell Membrane.

References

(Wikipedia, 2019) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protein_targeting Retrieved:2019-7-6.
- Protein targeting or protein sorting is the biological mechanism by which proteins are transported to their appropriate destinations in the cell or outside it. Proteins can be targeted to the inner space of an organelle, different intracellular membranes, plasma membrane, or to exterior of the cell via secretion. This delivery process is carried out based on information contained in the protein itself. Correct sorting is crucial for the cell; errors can lead to diseases.

(GO, 2019) ⇒ https://www.yeastgenome.org/go/GO:0006605 Retrieved:2019-7-6.
- QUOTE: The process of targeting specific proteins to particular regions of the cell, typically membrane-bounded subcellular organelles. Usually requires an organelle specific protein sequence motif.