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The subcellular localization of esterases and acid phosphatases in described for cells from roots of Vicia faba. The possible mode of transport of the esterases from a cytoplasmic site of synthesis to the cell wall is discussed.
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Gahan, P.B., McLean, J. Subcellular localization and possible functions of acid β-glycerophosphatases and naphthol esterases in plant cells. Planta 89, 126–135 (1969). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00386980
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