| signal transduction |
The biochemical events that conduct the signal of a hormone or growth factor from the cell exterior, through the cell membrane, and into the cytoplasm. This involves a number of molecules, including receptors, ligands and messengers.
Ãâó: www.fao.org/docrep/003/X3910E/X3910E22.htm
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| signal sequence |
A segment of about 15 to 30 amino acids at the N terminus of a protein, that enables the protein to be secreted (pass through a cell membrane). The signal sequence is removed as the protein is secreted. Also called signal peptide, leader peptide.
Ãâó: www.fao.org/docrep/003/X3910E/X3910E22.htm
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| signal-to-noise ratio |
A specifically produced response compared to the response level when no specific stimulus (activity) is present.
Ãâó: www.fao.org/docrep/003/X3910E/X3910E22.htm
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| sign |
The manifestation of disease by the presence of structures ofthe causal agent. Soilborne - Refers to many fungi able to survive in the soil as saprophytes. Also called "soil inhabitant."
Ãâó: library.thinkquest.org/25368/e_glossary.html
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| signal sequence |
An amino-acid sequence at the amino terminus of a protein that directs the protein to the secretion system for translocation across the cell membrane.
Ãâó: www.nature.com/nrg/journal/v4/n6/glossary/nrg1087_...
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