Myosin V

Two heads but does not assemble into filaments

Large and processive

Function- Organelle transport

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Pex5 forms a multimeric complex with the Pex14 receptor located on the peroxisomal membrane. 

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Catalase, are synthesized as precursors with PTS1

Thiolase, are synthesized as precursors with PTS2

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PTS1 signals are recognized by the peroxin Pex5 receptor

PTS2 signals are recognized by the peroxin Pex7 receptor

Neither targeting sequence is cleaved after import.

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Peroxins

Catalyse peroxisomal protein import by ATP hydrolysis.

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C-terminal peroxisomal signal sequences Ser–Lys–Leu (PTS1)

N-terminal peroxisomal signal sequences slightly longer and partially hydrophobic (PTS2)

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Plasmalogens

• most abundant class of PL in myelin sheaths

• Analogous to PC

• Contain an unusual fatty alcohol that is attached through an ether linkage.