Protein processing:

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Genetic diseases associated with an enzyme deficiency frequently have reduced intracellular levels of the mutant protein, despite apparently normal levels of message and protein synthesis. It has been suggested that the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) can recognise mutant protein as incorrectly folded and invoke 'quality control' processes which cause the retention and degradation of this protein. This process may...

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