This document summarizes protein targeting pathways. There are two main pathways: post-translational and co-translational. The co-translational pathway involves endomembrane system proteins that are imported into the RER as they are synthesized and then transported to their final destination in vesicles. The signal recognition peptide directs these proteins to the RER. Sorting signals then direct proteins to their correct organelles like the Golgi apparatus or plasma membrane. The post-translational pathway involves proteins imported into organelles like peroxisomes and mitochondria after synthesis via targeting motifs.