Phenomena and Processes

Prenylation

Attachment of isoprenoids (TERPENES) to other compounds, especially PROTEINS and FLAVONOIDS.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Attachment of isoprenoids (TERPENES) to other compounds, especially PROTEINS and FLAVONOIDS.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Farnesylation
  • Geranylgeranylation
  • Isoprenylation

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Indexing Annotation

PROTEIN PRENYLATION is also available

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History Note

2008; use PROTEIN ISOPRENYLATION 1993-2008

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Previous Indexing

  • Protein Isoprenylation (1993-2007)

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  1. G02.111.672w
  2. G03w.804w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Prenylation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D054876. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D054876
  2. Prenylation. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prenylation
  3. Prenylation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q901141