Peroxisome assembly protein 26 is a
protein
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that in humans is encoded by the ''PEX26''
gene
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Interactions
PEX26 has been shown to
interact
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with
PEX1
Peroxisome biogenesis factor 1, also known as PEX1, is a protein which in humans is encoded by the ''PEX1'' gene.
This gene encodes a member of the AAA protein family, a large group of ATPases associated with diverse cellular activities. This pr ...
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PEX6
Peroxisome assembly factor 2 is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ''PEX6'' gene. PEX6 is an AAA ATPase that localizes to the peroxisome. PEX6 forms a hexamer with PEX1 and is recruited to the membrane by PEX26.
Function
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[ and ]SUFU
Suppressor of fused homolog is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ''SUFU'' gene.
In molecular biology, the protein domain suppressor of fused protein (Sufu) has an important role in the cell. The Sufu is important in negatively regulating ...
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References
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External links
GeneReviews/NCBI/NIH/UW entry on Peroxisome Biogenesis Disorders, Zellweger Syndrome Spectrum
OMIM entries on Peroxisome Biogenesis Disorders, Zellweger Syndrome Spectrum
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