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Site - ispESite ispE Site ispE
- Name: ispE
- Type: Gene
- Synonyms
|
b1208 | MG1655 locus tag |
IPK gene | Lange and Croteau |
ychB | temporary name, sequence |
- Mnemonic: isoprenoid synthesis
- Left End Point: 27.19
- Right End Point: 27.20
- Direction: <
- Priority: 0
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- Comment:
- deoxyxylulose-5-P (mevalonate-independent) pathway of isoprenoid biosynthesis. terminal step 2-C-methylerythritol-4-P to isopentenyl diphosphate.
- References:
- Lange, B.M., R. Croteau 1999. Isopentenyl diphosphate biosynthesis via a mevalonate-independent pathway: isopentenyl monophosphate kinase catalyzes the terminal enzymatic step. Proc.Natl.Acad.Sci.USA 96:13714-13719
- Luttgen, H., F. Rohdich, S. Herz, J. Wungsintaweekul, S. Hecht, C.A. Schuhr, M. Fellermeier, S. Sagner, M.H. Zenk, A. Bacher, W. Eisenreich 2000. Biosynthesis of terpenoids: YchB protein of Escherichia coli phosphorylates the 2-hydroxy group of 4-dipho