Term Name: | oligosaccharyltransferase complex |
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Synonyms: | oligosaccharyl transferase complex, OST complex |
Definition: | A protein complex that is found in the endoplasmic reticulum membrane of eukaryotes and transfers lipid-linked oligosaccharide precursor to asparagine residues on nascent proteins. The complex includes at least eight non-identical subunits. Different forms of the complex containing distinct subunits have been detected in mammals. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0008250] QuickGO AmiGO |