Phosphomevalonic acid

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Phosphomevalonic Acid

Phosphomevalonic acid (pronunciation: fos-fo-me-va-lo-nic a-cid) is a key intermediate in the mevalonate pathway, which is responsible for the biosynthesis of isoprenoids in organisms.

Etymology

The term "Phosphomevalonic acid" is derived from the words "phospho-", which refers to the presence of a phosphate group, and "mevalonic acid", a type of organic acid that is a precursor in the biosynthesis of sterols and isoprenoids.

Function

Phosphomevalonic acid is produced from mevalonate through the action of the enzyme mevalonate kinase. It is then converted to diphosphomevalonic acid by phosphomevalonate kinase, another enzyme in the mevalonate pathway. These reactions are crucial for the production of isoprenoids, a large and diverse class of molecules that includes cholesterol, vitamin K, and many other biologically important compounds.

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