Term Name: | P1 peroxisome |
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Synonyms: | peroxisome vesicle |
Definition: | A subform of peroxisome that corresponds to an intermediate in a peroxisome assembly pathway, which operates by conversion of peroxisomal subforms in the direction P1, P2 -> P3 -> P4 -> P5 -> P6. P1 peroxisomes are distinguished from the other subforms on the bases of buoyant density and protein content; they contain fewer peroxisomal proteins than the other subforms. |
Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0019819] QuickGO AmiGO |