very-long-chain fatty acid

chemical compound

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In metabolic disease: Peroxisomal disorders
…role in the catabolism of very-long-chain fatty acids and other compounds through the process of beta-oxidation. They also are critical in the biosynthesis of important cellular membrane constituents (plasmalogens), cholesterol, and bile acids. Unlike mitochondria, peroxisomes do not contain DNA, therefore all of the components of their enzyme systems and…
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