About The Word Avian Sarcoma Virus-Transforming Protein

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Avian Sarcoma Virus-Transforming Protein

Avian Sarcoma Virus-Transforming Protein Definition & Meaning
Avian Sarcoma Virus-Transforming Protein Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Medical Term Avian Sarcoma Virus-Transforming Protein?

A tyrosine-specific protein kinase encoded by the v-src oncogene of Rous sarcoma virus. The transforming activity of pp60(v-src) depends on both the lack of a critical carboxy-terminal tyrosine phosphorylation site at position 527, and the attachment of pp60(v-src) to the plasma membrane which is accomplished by myristylation of its N-terminal glycine. EC 2.7.11.-.

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