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 p ...
,
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
From yeast ...
[ and SUFU.]
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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