Peroxisome

Structure of Peroxisome

Peroxisomes are spherical cell organelles with a size of 0.2-1 μm surrounded by a membrane.

They are formed in the endoplasmic reticulum.

They contain peroxidase, catalase, dehydrogenase D-amino acid and uricase.

The main function of peroxisomes is the reduction of H₂O₂ and oxidation of substances that are otherwise harmful for a cell. They are a location of the degradation of fatty acids with very long chains (C₂₀ – C₂₂).

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• Degradative system of the cell
• Peroxisomal leukodystrophy
• Peroxisomal disease

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