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. 1995 Apr;107(4):1055–1058. doi: 10.1104/pp.107.4.1055

Three classes of nuclear import signals bind to plant nuclei.

G R Hicks 1, H M Smith 1, M Shieh 1, N V Raikhel 1
PMCID: PMC157236  PMID: 7770516

Abstract

Three nuclear localization signals (NLS), including an unusual Mat alpha 2-like NLS from maize (Zea mays) R, were found to compete for binding to plant nuclei. In addition, the authentic yeast Mat alpha 2 NLS, which does not function in mammals, was shown to function in plants in vivo. Our results indicate that plants possess a site at the nuclear pore complex that recognizes the three known classes of NLSs.

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