Abstract
The majority of the protein components of chloroplasts are synthesized outside the organelle and are subsequently imported. These imported polypeptides are produced as precursors containing an amino-terminal extension. Recent experiments have demonstrated that foreign polypeptides can be imported into chloroplasts when fused to these amino-terminal extensions. This ability provides exciting opportunities for improvement of economically important plants through genetic manipulation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 803-808 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Bio/Technology |
Volume | 3 |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1985 |
Externally published | Yes |