Matrix-targeting sequences

Located at the N-terminus

Usually 20–50 amino acids in length

Rich in hydrophobic amino acids, positively charged basic amino acids (arginine & lysine), and hydroxylated ones (serine and threonine)

Amphipathicity of matrix-targeting sequences is critical to their function

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The cohort life table follows a cohort of individuals from birth to death. 

Cohort life tables can be used to estimate the age-specific probabilities of survival.

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A static life table accomplishes the same goal, but instead of following a cohort of individuals from life to death, data is gathered on the age structure of a given population at one point in time.

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Life table for the Beave

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Survivorship (lx) is calculated by dividing the number of individuals in an age class by the number in the original cohort;

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The mortality rate (qx) within each age class is estimated by the variable