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Signal Peptides: From Molecular Mechanisms to Applications in Protein and Vaccine Engineering
Shuai Zhang1, Zhihui He1, Hui Wang1
1School of Basic Medical Sciences, Inner Mongolia Minzu University, Tongliao 028000, China.
Abstract:
Signal peptides (SPs) are short amino acid sequences located at the N-terminus of nascent proteins and are widely present across various life forms. They play crucial roles in protein synthesis, transmembrane transport, and intracellular signal transduction. With the rapid advancement of bioinformatics, studies have revealed that the functions of SPs are far more complex than previously understood. In recombinant protein expression systems, the rational design and optimization of SPs are essential for enhancing the expression efficiency and secretion level of exogenous proteins. Meanwhile, the application value of SPs in vaccine development has attracted increasing attention. This review summarizes the structural characteristics, functional mechanisms, and applications of SPs in recombinant protein production and SP-based vaccines. It also discusses their biological roles, the significance of engineering optimization strategies, and the current challenges, aiming to provide theoretical support and practical guidance for improving recombinant protein yield and advancing SP-based vaccine development.
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