Organism
Rattus norvegicus
Function
Critical branch point enzyme of isoprenoid biosynthesis that is thought to regulate the flux of isoprene intermediates through the sterol pathway.
Similarity
Belongs to the phytoene/squalene synthase family.
Sequence
MEFVKCLGHPEEFYNLLRFRMGGRRNFIPKMDRNSLSNSLKTCYKYLDQTSRSFAAVIQALDGDIRHAVCVFYLILRAMDTVEDDMAISVEKKIPLLRNFHTFLYEPEWRFTESKEKHRVVLEDFPTISLEFRNLAEKYQTVIADICHRMGCGMAEFLNKDVTSKQDWDKYCHYVAGLVGIGLSRLFSASEFEDPIVGEDTECANSMGLFLQKTNIIRDYLEDQQEGRQFWPQEVWGKYVKKLEDFVKPENVDVAVKCLNELITNALQHIPDVITYLSRLRNQSVFNFCAIPQVMAIATLAACYNNHQVFKGVVKIRKGQAVTLMMDATNMPAVKAIIYQYIEEIYHRVPNSDPSASKAKQLISNIRTQSLPNCQLISRSHYSPIYLSFIMLLAALSWQYLSTLSQVTEDYVQREH