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GO: Biological Process
protein import into peroxisome matrix
- Term ID
- GO:0016558
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- peroxisome matrix protein import
- protein transport to peroxisome matrix
- Definition
- The import of proteins into the peroxisomal matrix. A peroxisome targeting signal (PTS) binds to a soluble receptor protein in the cytosol, and the resulting complex then binds to a receptor protein in the peroxisome membrane and is imported. The cargo protein is then released into the peroxisome matrix. (3)
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