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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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