prosequence

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noun

A part of a protein that is present in this protein's inactive form but is removed during activation. It is usually required for protein folding or maintenance.

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Meanings

nounprosequence (plural prosequences)

plural prosequences

  1. biochemistryA part of a protein that is present in this protein's inactive form but is removed during activation. It is usually required for protein folding or maintenance.

Origin

From pro- + sequence.

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APA

prosequence. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prosequence

MLA

“prosequence.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prosequence. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “prosequence,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/prosequence.

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