Zein Synthesis and Processing on Zein Protein Body Membranes

摘要

The storage protein of maize, zein, is translated from messenger RNA on ribosomes bound to the outer membrane of the zein protein bodies. No other proteins appear to be made on this membrane. Before zein is transported through the protein body membrane it undergoes at least two post-translational modifications, which are discussed. (ERA citation 04:006646)