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farnesylpyrophosphate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An intermediate in the HMG-CoA reductase pathway used by organisms in the biosynthesis of terpenes, terpenoids, and sterols.

Word forms

farnesylpyrophosphate farnesylpyrophosphates

Etymology

From farnesyl + pyrophosphate.

Synonyms

FPP
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