proteasome complex

Term ID

GO:0000502

Synonyms

• 26S proteasome

Definition

A large multisubunit complex which catalyzes protein degradation, found in eukaryotes, archaea and some bacteria. In eukaryotes, this complex consists of the barrel shaped proteasome core complex and one or two associated proteins or complexes that act in regulating entry into or exit from the core. Proteasome

References

Ontology

GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO