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Nuclear Pore Complex

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Signal-mediated nuclear import and export proceed through the nuclear pore complex (NPC). NPC is comprised of approximately 50 unique proteins collectively known as nucleoporins. NPC functions in the nuclear transport of protein and RNA. (NCI) [ ]

Term info

Label

Nuclear Pore Complex

Synonyms
  • NPC
  • Nuclear Pore Complex
Legacy Concept Name

Nuclear_Pore_Complex

Preferred Name

Nuclear Pore Complex

Semantic Type

Cell Component

UMLS CUI

C0598988

code

C13951