Peroxins
Proteins that are essential for the assembly of PEROXISOMES. They recognize and transport cytoplasmic proteins that contain PEROXISOMAL TARGETING SIGNALS (PTS) to the peroxisome. Mutations in peroxin (PEX) genes are associated with several PEROXISOMAL DISORDERS.
Year introduced: 2018
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Tree Number(s): D12.776.157.635
MeSH Unique ID: D000074401
Entry Terms:
- Peroxisome Biogenesis Factors
- Biogenesis Factors, Peroxisome
- Peroxin
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