Sequence motif

A sequence motif is a nucleotide or amino-acid sequence pattern that is widespread and has, or is conjectured to have, a biological significance.

Related Topics:
Nucleotide - Amino-acid - Sequence - Biological

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An example is the N-glycosylation site motif:

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: Asn, followed by anything but Pro, followed by either Ser or Thr, followed by anything but Pro

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where the three-letter abbreviations are the conventional designations for amino acids (see genetic code).

Related Topics:
Amino acid - Genetic code

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