Term Name: nascent polypeptide-associated complex
Synonyms: NAC, NACA
Definition: A heterodimeric protein complex that can reversibly bind to ribosomes, and is located in direct proximity to newly synthesized polypeptide chains as they emerge from the ribosome.
Ontology: GO: Cellular Component [GO:0005854]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is part of: cytoplasm
is a type of: protein-containing complex