Evolutionary loss of peroxisomes – not limited to parasites
Evolutionary loss of peroxisomes – not limited to parasites
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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Peroxisomes are ubiquitous eukaryotic organelles that compartmentalize a variety of metabolic pathways that are primarily related to the oxidative metabolism of lipids and the detoxification of reactive oxygen species. The importance of peroxisomes is underscored by serious human diseases, which are caused by disorders in peroxisomal functions. Som...
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Evolutionary loss of peroxisomes – not limited to parasites
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4690255
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_4690255
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1745-6150
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1745-6150
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10.1186/s13062-015-0101-6
