Mevalonic Acid

Mevalonsyra

Svensk definition

3,5-dihydroxi-3-metylpentansyra, ett ämne som bildas som mellansteg i biosyntesen av kolesterol.

Engelsk definition

A 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.

Svenska synonymer

Inga svenska synonymer finns.

Engelska synonymer

Acid, Mevalonic Mevalonate