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:Mevalonate diphosphate decarboxylase is an important enzyme in the isoprenoid biosynthesis pathway. <ref name = "Byres"> 17583736 </ref> | :Mevalonate diphosphate decarboxylase is an important enzyme in the isoprenoid biosynthesis pathway. <ref name = "Byres"> 17583736 </ref> | ||
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+ | :Mevalonate diphosphate decarboxylase uses ATP to decarboxylate mevalonate 5-diphosphate to give isopentenyl pyrophosphate. <ref name = "Byres"> | ||
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<Structure load='2hk3' size='500' frame='true' align='right' caption='Figure 1: Mevalonate diphosphate decarboxylase' scene='Insert optional scene name here' /> | <Structure load='2hk3' size='500' frame='true' align='right' caption='Figure 1: Mevalonate diphosphate decarboxylase' scene='Insert optional scene name here' /> | ||
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Introduction
- Mevalonate diphosphate decarboxylase is an important enzyme in the isoprenoid biosynthesis pathway. [1]
Function
- Mevalonate diphosphate decarboxylase uses ATP to decarboxylate mevalonate 5-diphosphate to give isopentenyl pyrophosphate. [1]