Proteins targeted to this organelle contain a series of serine-lysine- leucine residues known as the SLK  sequence.
Proteins targeted to this organelle contain a series of serine-lysine- leucine residues known as the SLK  sequence. Defects in its ability to process phytanic acid results in Refsum disease, while mutations to its PTSR receptors lead to Zellweger syndrome. Containing a core with urate oxidase, this organelle is responsible for plasmalogen synthesis as well as the beta oxidation of fatty acids to acetyl CoA, though it is better known for its detoxification abilities, a fact which explains its prevalence in liver parenchyma cells.  Also known as a glyoxysome in germinating seeds, FTP, name this organelle that decomposes hydrogen peroxide via catalase activity.
Proteins targeted to this organelle contain a series of serine-lysine- leucine residues known as the SLK  sequence.
peroxisomes