Term Name: | N-glycan processing |
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Synonyms: | glycoprotein trimming involved in glycoprotein maturation, N-linked glycoprotein maturation |
Definition: | The conversion of N-linked glycan (N = nitrogen) structures from the initially transferred oligosaccharide to a mature form, by the actions of glycosidases and glycosyltransferases. The early processing steps are conserved and play roles in glycoprotein folding and trafficking. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0006491] QuickGO AmiGO |