fps

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