| Gene Symbol |
hmgA
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| Entrez Gene |
8617451
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| Alt Symbol |
DDBDRAFT_0190757, DDBDRAFT_0191125, DDB_0190757, DDB_0191125
|
| Species |
Dictyostelium discoideum
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| Gene Type |
protein-coding
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| Description |
hmg CoA reductase A
|
| Other Description |
hydroxymethylglutaryl CoA reductase
|
| Swissprots |
Q55CJ2 P34135
|
| Accessions |
EAL71921 Q55CJ2 XM_641397 XP_646489
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| Function |
This transmembrane glycoprotein is involved in the control of cholesterol biosynthesis. It is the rate-limiting enzyme of the sterol biosynthesis.
|
| Subcellular Location |
Endoplasmic reticulum membrane.
|
| Top Pathways |
Terpenoid backbone biosynthesis
|