protein transport by the Sec complex

Term ID

GO:0043952

Synonyms

• protein secretion by the Sec complex
• protein translocation by the Sec complex

Definition

The process in which unfolded proteins are transported across the cytoplasmic membrane in Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria by the Sec complex, in a process involving proteolytic cleavage of an N-terminal signal peptide.

References

Ontology

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