{"title":"Peroxisomal Biogenesis Factor","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"highlited\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout PEX \/ Peroxisomal Biogenesis Factor protein:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Peroxisomal Biogenesis Factor protein, PEX, is encoded by the gene PEX. This protein is a member of the peroxisome biogenesis factor family of proteins. It plays a vital role in liver development and lipid metabolism. The human PEX gene contains three exons and two introns, spans about 4 kb, and localizes to chromosome 6p22-p21.1 (6q24).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePEX Mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe mechanisms by which PEX gene products take part in liver development and lipid metabolism are not precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePeroxisomal Biogenesis Factor Protein Structure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePEX proteins contain two domains, an amino-terminal peroxisomal targeting sequence (PTT) domain with about 275 residues long and a carboxy-terminal catalytic domain with a Rossman fold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePEX Function\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe function of this enzyme is to catalyse the formation of plasmalogens by adding a long-chain fatty acid. Octadecyl acetate (C18:0) in type I peroxisomes and C20:0 acetic acid is usually in type II peroxisomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePeroxisomal Biogenesis Factor Protein Interactions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePEX protein interacts with a set of proteins, including the peroxisomal membrane protein PMP22, PXMP-13, and CXXC-type zinc finger proteins. More research is needed to elucis the mechanism, structure, and function of PEX.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImportance of PEX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePEX protein plays a crucial role in lipid metabolism, and it implicates in several pathophysiological processes, including cancer, liver development, aging of the brain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePeroxisomal Biogenesis Factor Protein Positioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe PEX protein is in the peroxisome, a cellular organelle that plays several roles in lipid metabolism. You can find it an interactor of other proteins and transcription factors essential for liver development and lipid metabolism.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pex19-human","title":"PEX19 Human","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeroxisomal Biogenesis Factor 19 Human Recombinant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"synonyms_hide\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePeroxisomal biogenesis factor 19, Peroxisomal farnesylated protein, HK33, 33kDa housekeeping protein, PXF, PMP1, PXMP1, Peroxin-19, D1S2223E, FLJ55296.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"prospecbio","offers":[{"title":"5µg","offer_id":43174611386452,"sku":"PRO-925","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20µg","offer_id":43174611419220,"sku":"PRO-925","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1mg","offer_id":43174611451988,"sku":"PRO-925","price":2700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/3219\/0804\/files\/Prospecbio-pex19-human-PRO-925.png?v=1776705460"},{"product_id":"pex26-human","title":"PEX26 Human","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeroxisomal Biogenesis Factor 26 Human Recombinant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"synonyms_hide\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePBD7A, PBD7B, PEX26M1T, Pex26pM1T, Peroxisome assembly protein 26, PEX26.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"prospecbio","offers":[{"title":"5µg","offer_id":43174612762708,"sku":"PRO-1544","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20µg","offer_id":43174612795476,"sku":"PRO-1544","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1mg","offer_id":43174612828244,"sku":"PRO-1544","price":3600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/3219\/0804\/files\/Prospecbio-pex26-human-PRO-1544.png?v=1776705468"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0559\/3219\/0804\/collections\/Image_715e953c-9d20-4b95-a1d7-2d4299003aae.png?v=1700647761","url":"https:\/\/prospecbio.com\/collections\/peroxisomal-biogenesis-factor.oembed","provider":"prospecbio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}