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Amino acid sequence - Glossary Entry
Synonym(s)
protein sequence
protein structure, primary
Definition(s)
The order of amino acids as they occur in a polypeptide chain. This is referred to as the primary structure of proteins. It is of fundamental importance in determining PROTEIN CONFORMATION.
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Deletion
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Frameshift mutation
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Missense mutation
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Published: October 18, 2004
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