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peroxisomal

Adjective

Meaning

peroxisomal (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to the peroxisome

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

ALD is the most common peroxisomal inborn error of metabolism, with an incidence estimated between 1:18,000 and 1:50,000. Source: Internet

Specific amino acid sequences (PTS or peroxisomal targeting signal ) at the C-terminus (PTS1) or N-terminus (PTS2) of peroxisomal matrix proteins signals them to be imported into the organelle. Source: Internet

Sorting of proteins to peroxisomes All peroxisomal proteins are encoded by nuclear genes. Source: Internet

Other known peroxisomal functions include the glyoxylate cycle in germinating seeds (" glyoxysomes "), photorespiration in leaves, citation glycolysis in trypanosomes (" glycosomes "), and methanol and/or amine oxidation and assimilation in some yeasts. Source: Internet

Their transport may be based on a so-called "piggy-back" mechanism: such proteins associate with PTS1-possessing matrix proteins and are translocated into the peroxisomal matrix together with them. Source: Internet

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