Nuclear Localization Signals

**Definition:** Short, predominantly basic amino acid sequences identified as nuclear import signals for some proteins. These sequences are believed to interact with specific receptors at the NUCLEAR PORE.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.644.770.610 - G02.111.570.060.670.610

**Synonyms:** - Nuclear Localization Signal - NLS Peptide - Nuclear Localization Signal Peptide