Keyword - Aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase (KW-0030)
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Definition
Enzyme that activates an amino acid for translation by forming an aminoacyladenylate intermediate and then links this activated amino acid to the corresponding tRNA molecule (amino acid-tRNA, aminoacyl-tRNA). In general, a specific aminoacyl-tRNA synthase is available for each amino acid.
Synonyms
- Amino acid translase
- Aminoacyl-tRNA ligase
- Aminoacyl-tRNA synthase
Category
GOi
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