Term Name: | polypeptide_conserved_motif |
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Synonyms: | motif |
Definition: | A conserved motif is a short (up to 20 amino acids) region of biological interest that is conserved in different proteins. They may or may not have functional or structural significance within the proteins in which they are found. |
Ontology: | Sequence Ontology [SO:0100017] |