Saturation = extent of packing

Fully saturated fatty acids in the extended form pack into nearly crystalline arrays, stabilized by many hydrophobic interactions.

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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.

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Biosynthetic function of animal peroxisomes- 

Synthesis of cholesterol and dolichol 

Synthesis of bile acids in the liver 

Catalyze the first reactions in the formation of Plasmalogens

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Glyoxysomes

Conversion of fats to sugars is accomplished by a series of reactions known as the Glyoxylate cycle