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Izoprenylacetyl-CoA, also known as isoprenyl acetyl Coenzyme A, is an organic compound that plays a crucial role in the biosynthesis of isoprenoids, a class of biomolecules that includes cholesterol, steroids, and terpenoids. It is a thioester derived from isopentenyl pyrophosphate and acetyl-CoA, two important molecules in the pentose phosphate pathway.
The synthesis of isoprenylacetyl-CoA occurs in the cytosol of cells and is the rate-limiting step in the
Isoprenylacetyl-CoA is precariously maintained at a low concentration in the cell, as its synthesis is tightly
In human diseases, such as cancer, the mevalonate pathway and isoprenylacetyl-CoA synthesis have been identified as
Izoprenylacetyl-CoA's significance underscores the importance of maintaining a delicate balance between isoprenoid production and degradation in