Cyclebase 3.0

Cell-cycle regulation database

Spo9 [SPBC36.06c.1]

(2E,6E)-farnesyl diphosphate synthase; Catalyzes the trans-addition of the 3 molecules of IPP onto DMAPP to form geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate. Required for the membrane attachment of ypt7 and rhb1. May be involved in vesicle trafficking and protein sorting. Required for forespore membrane formation; Belongs to the FPP/GGPP synthase family.

Synonyms:  spo9,  GGPPS_SCHPO; GGPPS_SCHPO,  spo9p,  SPBC36.06c,  17596513 ...

Linkouts:  STRING