| Gene Symbol | ggps1 |
|---|---|
| Entrez Gene | 8629314 |
| Alt Symbol | DDBDRAFT_0192027, DDBDRAFT_0233098, DDB_0192027, DDB_0233098 |
| Species | Dictyostelium discoideum |
| Gene Type | protein-coding |
| Description | geranylgeranyl diphosphate synthase 1 |
| Other Description | - |
| Swissprots | Q54BK1 |
| Accessions | EAL60606 XM_629026 XP_629028 |
| Function | Catalyzes the trans-addition of the three molecules of IPP onto DMAPP to form geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate, an important precursor of carotenoids and geranylated proteins. {ECO:0000250}. |
| Subcellular Location | Cytoplasm {ECO:0000305}. |
| Top Pathways | Terpenoid backbone biosynthesis |