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Post-Translational Regulation

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

Post-translational regulation refers to the changes that proteins undergo after they have been translated. These changes can affect the protein's function, location, or lifespan.

AP course connection

Topic 6.5: 6.5 Regulation of Gene Expression

Unit 6

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