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Mevalonic Acid  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A dihydroxy monocarboxylic acid and precursor in the biosynthetic pathway known as the mevalonate pathway, which produces terpenes and steroids that are vital for diverse cellular functions.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • 150-97-0 (Mevalonic Acid)
  • Pentanoic acid, 3,5-dihydroxy-3-methyl-
  • S5UOB36OCZ

In other languages

  • French

  • 150-97-0 (Mevalonic Acid)
  • Acide 3,5-dihydroxy-3-méthyl-valérique
  • Acide 3,5-dihydroxy-3-méthylvalérique
  • Pentanoic acid, 3,5-dihydroxy-3-methyl-
  • S5UOB36OCZ

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-GSQSSLGF-S

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