| ribophorin | <protein> Glycoproteins of the endoplasmic reticulum that interact with ribosomes whilst co translational insertion of membrane or secreted proteins is taking place. Ribophorins may form a pore through which the nascent polypetide chain passes. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| ribophorins | Ribosome receptor proteins that interact specifically with the large ribosomal subunit and aid in translocation of newly synthesised proteins across the endoplasmic reticulum. Origin: ribonucleic acid + G. Phoros, carrying, + -in (05 Mar 2000) |