Peroxisomes are single membrane-bound organelles containing numerous enzymes to perform metabolic functions. However, our view of peroxisomal protein import has remained incomplete. Two recent studies provide valuable insight to help explain the underlying molecular mechanisms of peroxisomal import.
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Wu, J., Zhuang, M. Pieces of the peroxisomal import puzzle. Nat Cell Biol 27, 1204–1205 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41556-025-01727-5
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