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. [ GOC:ma ]

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Term information

Subsets

goslim_chembl, goslim_pombe, goslim_yeast

comment

Note that protein targeting encompasses the transport of the protein to the specified location, and may also include additional steps such as protein processing.

has narrow synonym

protein sorting along secretory pathway

has related synonym

nascent polypeptide association

has obo namespace

biological_process

id

GO:0006605