
Karyopherins are a group of proteins involved in transporting molecules between the cytoplasm and the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell. The inside of the nucleus is called the karyoplasm (or nucleoplasm). Generally, karyopherin-mediated transport occurs through the nuclear pore, which acts as a gateway into and out of the nucleus. Most proteins requir...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: kar-ē-of′ĕr-in Definitions: 1. A type of soluble protein active in the complexes of nuclear pores.
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