The Peroxisome Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of peroxisomes?
A
Degradation of long chain fatty acids and chemical detoxification
2
Q
What is zwelleger syndrome?
A
Pex mutations prevent formation of peroxisomes
3
Q
How are proteins targetted to peroxisome?
A
C-terminal PTS1 sequence
4
Q
What is X-linked Adrenoleukodystrophy?
A
Inability to import long chain fatty acids into peroxisome
5
Q
What type of transporter is the fatty acid transporter?
A
ABC
