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Mevalonate Pathway

Proteins (11)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Squalene monooxygenaseEC 1.14.14.17; Squalene epoxidase; SEHomo sapiens (human)
3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductaseHMG-CoA reductase; EC 1.1.1.34Homo sapiens (human)
Farnesyl pyrophosphate synthaseFPP synthase; FPS; EC 2.5.1.10; (2E,6E)-farnesyl diphosphate synthase; Dimethylallyltranstransferase; 2.5.1.1; Farnesyl diphosphate synthase; GeranyltranstransferaseHomo sapiens (human)
Squalene synthaseSQS; SS; EC 2.5.1.21; FPP:FPP farnesyltransferase; Farnesyl-diphosphate farnesyltransferase; Farnesyl-diphosphate farnesyltransferase 1Homo sapiens (human)
Lanosterol synthaseEC 5.4.99.7; 2,3-epoxysqualene--lanosterol cyclase; Oxidosqualene--lanosterol cyclase; OSC; hOSCHomo sapiens (human)
Diphosphomevalonate decarboxylaseEC 4.1.1.33; Mevalonate (diphospho)decarboxylase; MDDase; Mevalonate pyrophosphate decarboxylaseHomo sapiens (human)
Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA synthase, cytoplasmicHMG-CoA synthase; EC 2.3.3.10; 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A synthaseHomo sapiens (human)
Acetyl-CoA acetyltransferase, mitochondrialEC 2.3.1.9; Acetoacetyl-CoA thiolase; T2Homo sapiens (human)
Isopentenyl-diphosphate Delta-isomerase 1EC 5.3.3.2; Isopentenyl pyrophosphate isomerase 1; IPP isomerase 1; IPPI1Homo sapiens (human)
Mevalonate kinaseMK; EC 2.7.1.36Homo sapiens (human)
Phosphomevalonate kinasePMKase; hPMK; EC 2.7.4.2Homo sapiens (human)

Compounds (21)

CompoundDescription
hydronium ion
Orthophosphate
Carbon DioxideA colorless, odorless gas that can be formed by the body and is necessary for the respiration cycle of plants and animals.
Adenosine TriphosphateAn adenine nucleotide containing three phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety. In addition to its crucial roles in metabolism adenosine triphosphate is a neurotransmitter.
adenosine diphosphateAdenosine 5'-(trihydrogen diphosphate). An adenine nucleotide containing two phosphate groups esterified to the sugar moiety at the 5'-position.
flavin mononucleotideA coenzyme for a number of oxidative enzymes including NADH DEHYDROGENASE. It is the principal form in which RIBOFLAVIN is found in cells and tissues.
WaterA clear, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for most animal and plant life and is an excellent solvent for many substances. The chemical formula is hydrogen oxide (H2O). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
OxygenAn element with atomic symbol O, atomic number 8, and atomic weight [15.99903; 15.99977]. It is the most abundant element on earth and essential for respiration.
Coenzyme A
isopentenyl pyrophosphatesubstrate for isopentenyl pyrophosphate isomerase; RN given refers to unlabeled cpd; a nonpeptide mycobacterial antigen that stimulates gamma delta T cells
flavin mononucleotide hydroquinonestructure in first source
farnesyl pyrophosphatea sesquiterpene that dimerizes to SQUALENE; RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation
geranyl pyrophosphateRN given refers to (E)-isomer
5-diphosphomevalonic acidRN given refers to ion(1-)
lanosterolA triterpene that derives from the chair-boat-chair-boat folding of 2,3-oxidosqualene. It is metabolized to CHOLESTEROL and CUCURBITACINS.
mevalonic acidA dihydroxy monocarboxylic acid and precursor in the biosynthetic pathway known as the mevalonate pathway, which produces terpenes and steroids that are vital for diverse cellular functions.
phosphomevalonate
acetyl coenzyme aAcetyl CoA participates in the biosynthesis of fatty acids and sterols, in the oxidation of fatty acids and in the metabolism of many amino acids. It also acts as a biological acetylating agent.
creolinfrom refined coal tar oils
pyrophosphate
3,3-dimethylallyl pyrophosphateisomeric with isopentenyl pyrophosphate