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Thematic review series: lipid posttranslational modifications. Lysosomal metabolism of lipid-modified proteins.
Journal of lipid research - 1 Jul 2006
Lu Jui-Yun, Hofmann Sandra L
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Much is now understood concerning the synthesis of prenylated and palmitoylated proteins, but what is known of their metabolic fate? This review details metabolic pathways for the lysosomal degradation of S-fatty acylated and prenylated proteins. Central to these pathways are two lysosomal enzymes, palmitoyl-protein thioesterase (PPT1) and prenylcysteine lyase (PCL). PPT1 is a soluble lipase that cleaves fatty...
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