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Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Transferases > Alkyl and Aryl Transferases > Farnesyl-Diphosphate Farnesyltransferase

Terme préférentiel

Farnesyl-Diphosphate Farnesyltransferase  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Définition

  • The first committed enzyme of the biosynthesis pathway that leads to the production of STEROLS. it catalyzes the synthesis of SQUALENE from farnesyl pyrophosphate via the intermediate PRESQUALENE PYROPHOSPHATE. This enzyme is also a critical branch point enzyme in the biosynthesis of ISOPRENOIDS that is thought to regulate the flux of isoprene intermediates through the sterol pathway.

Concept générique

Synonyme(s)

  • Farnesyldiphosphate-Farnesyldiphosphate Farnesyltransferase
  • FPP-FPP Farnesyl Transferase
  • Presqualene-Diphosphate Synthase
  • Squalene Synthase
  • Squalene Synthetase

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-WLG4XCV6-K

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RDF/XML TURTLE JSON-LD Date de création 19/11/1974, dernière modification le 13/07/2009