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Canonical signal recognition particle components can be bypassed for posttranslational protein targeting in chloroplasts.
The Plant cell - 1 May 2007
Tzvetkova-Chevolleau Tzvetelina, Hutin Claire, Noël Laurent D, Goforth Robyn, Carde Jean-Pierre, Caffarri Stephano, Sinning Irmgard, Groves Matthew, Teulon Jean-Marie, Hoffman Neil E, Henry Ralph, Havaux Michel, Nussaume Laurent
Abstract excerpt
The chloroplast signal recognition particle (cpSRP) and its receptor (cpFtsY) target proteins both cotranslationally and posttranslationally to the thylakoids. This dual function enables cpSRP to utilize its posttranslational activities for targeting a family of nucleus-encoded light-harvesting chlorophyll binding proteins (LHCPs), the most abundant membrane proteins in plants. Previous in vitro experiments...
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