peroxisome
/pəˈrɒksɪsəʊm
/noun Biology
A small organelle present in the cytoplasm of many cells, which contains the reducing enzyme catalase and usually some oxidases.The contributing enzymes are localized in three different organelles, chloroplasts, peroxisomes, and mitochondria....
- These receptors were originally discovered as proteins activated by agents that stimulate proliferation of peroxisomes in rat liver.
- We need to know more about the other enzymes in the lantern peroxisomes.
Derivatives
peroxisomal
- Catalase, a well-known peroxisomal marker enzyme, was also included in this work.
- This family includes receptors for steroid hormones, thyroid hormones, hormonal forms of vitamin A and D, and peroxisomal activators.
- The other two proteins identified, Fox2 and Ams1, are peroxisomal and vacuolar enzymes, respectively.
Origin
1960s: from peroxide + -some3.
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