| targeting | The process of having proteins contain certain signals such that the proteins are directed specifically towards certain cellular locations, e.g., the lysosome. Compare: processing. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| gene targeting | The integration of exogenous DNA into the genome of an organism at sites where its expression can be suitably controlled. This integration occurs as a result of homologous recombination. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| protein targeting | The process through which newly-made proteins are sorted and carriedto different parts of a cell. (09 Oct 1997) |