C-terminus

Noun

Meaning

C-terminus (plural C-termini or C-terminuses)

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(biochemistry) The end of a polypeptide chain that consists of an amino acid with a free carboxyl group

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Related terms

N-terminus

Examples

First, a ubiquitin molecule is bonded by its C-terminus to a specific lysine residue on the target protein. Source: Internet

The beta and the gamma isoforms are generated by multiple splicing of intron 9, which leads to a different C-terminus. Source: Internet

Several analogous systems are found that likewise feature a signature motif on the extracytoplasmic face, a C-terminal transmembrane domain, and cluster of basic residues on the cytosolic face at the protein's extreme C-terminus. Source: Internet

Specific amino acid sequences (PTS or peroxisomal targeting signal ) at the C-terminus (PTS1) or N-terminus (PTS2) of peroxisomal matrix proteins signals them to be imported into the organelle. Source: Internet

It is attached to the polypeptide C-terminus through an amide linkage that then connects to ethanolamine, thence to sundry sugars and finally to the phosphatidylinositol lipid moiety. Source: Internet

It is oriented with the N-terminus outside the cell and the C-terminus in the cytosol. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

C-suiter c-system accordion C-terminal C-Town C-UAS C-value