propanediol degradation polyhedral organelle

Term ID

GO:0031472

Synonyms

Definition

An organelle found in bacteria consisting of a proteinaceous coat containing enzymes for the degradation of 1,2-propanediol whose purpose is the protection of the rest of the cell from the toxic propionaldehyde product of the enzyme diol dehydratase. (3)

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Ontology

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