Prosequence
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Prosequence is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A part of a protein that is present in this protein's inactive form but is removed during activation. It is usually required for protein folding or maintenance.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A part of a protein that is present in this protein's inactive form but is removed during activation. It is usually required for protein folding or maintenance.
Word Forms
- prosequences
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include preprosequence, prepeptide, pro-protein, propolypeptide, propeptide, preproprotein.
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