Category:GO:0045036 ! protein targeting to chloroplast

name: protein targeting to chloroplast
namespace: biological_process
def: "The process of directing proteins towards the chloroplast, usually using signals contained within the protein. Imported proteins are synthesized as cytosolic precursors containing N-terminal uptake-targeting sequences that direct each protein to its correct subcompartment and are subsequently cleaved." [ISBN:0716731363]
synonym: "protein-chloroplast targeting" EXACT []
is_a: GO:0006605 ! protein targeting
is_a: GO:0072596 ! establishment of protein localization to chloroplast

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Child Terms

This term has the following 2 child terms, out of 2 total.

• [  ] GO:0045037 ! protein import into chloroplast stroma
• [  ] GO:0045038 ! protein import into chloroplast thylakoid membrane

Pages in category "GO:0045036 ! protein targeting to chloroplast"

The following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total.