leader sequence

in biotechnology
Also contains definition of: signal sequence
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.L03491
  1. A polynucleotide region between @P04875@ and structural @G02604@, necessary for the correct @T06436@ of @D01597@ into @M03857@.
  2. An N-terminal extension of @P04749@ (also known as the signal sequence) which is necessary for the transport of the @P04898@ into or through the @MT06878@ or for its secretion into the extracellular medium.
Source:
PAC, 1992, 64, 143. (Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)) on page 158 [Terms] [Paper]
Cite as: IUPAC. Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 2nd ed. (the "Gold Book"). Compiled by A. D. McNaught and A. Wilkinson. Blackwell Scientific Publications, Oxford (1997). Online version (2019-) created by S. J. Chalk. ISBN 0-9678550-9-8. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.
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