Geranylgeranyl-Diphosphate Geranylgeranyltransferase

MeSH code information

• Name
  Geranylgeranyl-Diphosphate Geranylgeranyltransferase
• Concept
  Registry number: EC 2.5.1.32

  Scope note: An enzyme that catalyzes the condensation of two molecules of geranylgeranyl diphosphate to give prephytoene diphosphate. The prephytoene diphosphate molecule is a precursor for CAROTENOIDS and other tetraterpenes.
• Tree numbers
  • D08.811.913.225.443
• Qualifiers
  isolation & purification, immunology, pharmacokinetics, biosynthesis, physiology, therapeutic use, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, deficiency, chemistry, drug effects, urine, radiation effects, history, analysis, classification, economics, genetics, pharmacology, standards, administration & dosage, antagonists & inhibitors, supply & distribution, ultrastructure, poisoning, adverse effects, toxicity, metabolism