peroxisome

I. Literature review

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Nameperoxisome
IDGO_0005777
collection_id

Cellular component

Alternative ID

GO:0019818

Description

A small organelle enclosed by a single membrane, and found in most eukaryotic cells. Contains peroxidases and other enzymes involved in a variety of metabolic processes including free radical detoxification, lipid catabolism and biosynthesis, and hydrogen peroxide metabolism.

Related synonym

peroxisomal

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