Toc75like
Toc75like refers to a family of proteins that are homologous to Toc75, a major component of the protein translocation machinery in the outer membrane of chloroplasts in plants and algae. The Toc complex (Translocon of the Outer Chloroplast) is essential for importing proteins synthesized in the cytoplasm into the chloroplast. Toc75 acts as a general protein channel, facilitating the passage of unfolded proteins across the envelope.
The "like" in Toc75like indicates that these proteins share significant sequence similarity and structural features with
Research into Toc75like proteins aims to understand their precise roles, substrate specificities, and evolutionary relationships. Studying