Positive zip coding in small protein translocation

The Journal of Biological Chemistry
Yukari Okamoto, Sojin Shikano

Abstract

Most newly synthesized proteins destined for the secretory pathway contain a signal peptide (SP) that triggers cotranslational translocation into the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). However, how small polypeptides undergo ER translocation is not fully understood. In this issue of JBC, Guo et al. describe a mechanism for posttranslational translocation of small secretory proteins featuring a positive charge within the SP N-terminal region. Defects in this element disrupt proper secretion and explain the effects of genetic mutations associated with one type of diabetes.

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