CAAX_box

Term ID

SO:0002230

Synonyms

• CAAX box

Definition

A C-terminus protein motif (CAAX) serving as a post-translational prenylation site modified by the attachment of either a farnesyl or a geranyl-geranyl group to a cysteine residue. Farnesyltransferase recognizes CaaX boxes where X = M, S, Q, A, or C, whereas Geranylgeranyltransferase I recognizes CaaX boxes with X = L or E.

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Ontology

Sequence Ontology