OBO ID: GO:0031471
Term Name: ethanolamine degradation polyhedral organelle Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • ethanolamine metabolosome
Definition: An organelle found in bacteria consisting of a proteinaceous coat containing enzymes for the degradation of ethanolamine whose purpose is the protection of the rest of the cell from the toxic acetaldehyde product of the enzyme ethanolamine ammonia lyase. 11844753
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Ontology: GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO
EXPRESSION No data available
PHENOTYPE No data available