Geranylation
Geranylation is a biochemical process that involves the attachment of a geranyl group to a molecule. A geranyl group is a ten-carbon isoprenoid unit derived from geranyl pyrophosphate. This process is a type of prenylation, which is a broad term for the covalent attachment of lipid chains to proteins or small molecules. Geranylation is particularly important in the biosynthesis of various natural products, including plant secondary metabolites and components of cellular membranes.
In biological systems, geranylation is often catalyzed by enzymes called geranyltransferases. These enzymes play a crucial
The geranyl group is a precursor to larger isoprenoid chains like farnesyl and geranylgeranyl groups, which