Protein Prenylation

Proteinprenylation

Engelsk definition

A post-translational modification of proteins by the attachment of an isoprenoid to the C-terminal cysteine residue. The isoprenoids used, farnesyl diphosphate or geranylgeranyl diphosphate, are derived from the same biochemical pathway that produces cholesterol.

Svenska synonymer

Proteinisoprenylation

Engelska synonymer

Prenylation, Protein Protein Polyisoprenylation Polyisoprenylation, Protein Protein Isoprenylation Post-Translational Isoprenylation Protein Farnesylation Farnesylation, Protein Protein Geranylgeranylation Geranylgeranylation, Protein