Gene Symbol | FDFT1 |
Entrez Gene ID | 2222 |
Full Name | farnesyl-diphosphate farnesyltransferase 1 |
Synonyms | DGPT,ERG9,SQS,SS |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | This gene encodes a membrane-associated enzyme located at a branch point in the mevalonate pathway. The encoded protein is the first specific enzyme in cholesterol biosynthesis, catalyzing the dimerization of two molecules of farnesyl diphosphate in a two-step reaction to form squalene. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. |
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