peroxisomal
/pəˌrɑksɪˈsoʊməl/
adjective
- Relating to peroxisomes, which are small structures in cells that help break down fats and remove harmful substances.
- Peroxisomal proteins are made in the cell's cytoplasm and then moved into the peroxisome.
- The scientist studied peroxisomal enzymes that break down hydrogen peroxide.
- Peroxisomal disorders can affect how the body processes certain fats.