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Dolichol

Dolichol is an isoprenoid compound similar to cholesterol. It is adducted to proteins during posttranslational modification. In adition, it plays a role in protein N-glycosylation.

It is a product of the HMG-CoA reductase pathway.



07-14-2008 23:18:10
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