Gene Symbol |
fps
|
Entrez Gene |
8621722
|
Alt Symbol |
DDBDRAFT_0206220, DDBDRAFT_0215017, DDB_0206220, DDB_0215017
|
Species |
Dictyostelium discoideum
|
Gene Type |
protein-coding
|
Description |
FDP synthase
|
Other Description |
farnesyl diphosphate synthase
|
Swissprots |
Q54XP0 Q9NH03
|
Accessions |
EAL67969 XM_636898 XP_641990
|
Function |
Key enzyme in isoprenoid biosynthesis which catalyzes the formation of farnesyl diphosphate (FPP), a sterol precursor. Involved in the inhibition of cell growth. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:10804029}.
|
Subcellular Location |
Cytoplasm {ECO:0000305}.
|
Top Pathways |
Terpenoid backbone biosynthesis
|