Nuclear Export Signals

**Definition:** Specific amino acid sequences present in the primary amino acid sequence of proteins which mediate their export from the CELL NUCLEUS. They are rich in hydrophobic residues, such as LEUCINE and ISOLEUCINE.

**Tree numbers:** - D12.644.770.600 - G02.111.570.060.670.600

**Synonyms:** - NES Peptide - Nuclear Export Signal Peptide - Nuclear Export Signal