Term Name: | molecular tag activity |
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Synonyms: | tag |
Definition: | A molecular function exhibited by a protein that is covalently attached (AKA tagged or conjugated) to another molecule (for example a protein or a lipid) where it acts as a marker, recognized by the cellular apparatus to target the tagged protein for some cellular process such as modification, sequestration, transport or degradation. |
Ontology: | GO: Molecular Function [GO:0141047] QuickGO AmiGO |