N-glycan processing

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NameN-glycan processing
IDGO_0006491
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Biological process

Alternative ID

GO:0006492

Exact synonym

N-linked glycoprotein maturation

Description

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.

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