plastoglobule

Term ID

GO:0010287

Synonyms

• PG
• plastoglobuli

Definition

A lipoprotein particle present in chloroplasts. They are rich in non-polar lipids (triglycerides, esters) as well as in prenylquinones, plastoquinone and tocopherols. Plastoglobules are often associated with thylakoid membranes, suggesting an exchange of lipids with thylakoids. 16461379

References

Ontology

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