Structure of Trypanosoma peroxisomal import complex unveils conformational heterogeneity.

ABSTRACT: Peroxisomes are membrane enclosed organelles hosting diverse metabolic processes in eukaryotic cells. Having no protein synthetic abilities, peroxisomes import all required enzymes from the cytosol through a peroxin (Pex) import system. Peroxisome targeting sequence 1 (PTS1)-tagged cargo is recognized by cytosolic receptor, Pex5. The cargo-Pex5 complex docks at the peroxisomal membrane translocon, composed of Pex14 and Pex13, facilitating translocation into the peroxisomal lumen. Despite its significance, the structural basis of the process is only partially understood. Here, we characterize the cargo-Pex5-Pex14_NTD ternary complex from Trypanosoma cruzi. Cryo-electron microscopy maps enabled model building for Pex5 (residues 327-462 and 487-653) bound to malate dehydrogenase (MD

SUBMITTER: Sonani RR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12738837 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature