Diversity of the biosynthesis of the isoprene units.

Diversity of the biosynthesis of the isoprene units.

Natural product reports (2003-05-09)

Tomohisa Kuzuyama, Haruo Seto

ABSTRACT

This review covers the biosynthesis of the starter units of terpenoids, isopentenyl diphosphate (IPP) and dimethylallyl diphosphate (DMAPP) via the nonmevalonate pathway together with a new enzyme involved in the conversion of IPP and DMAPP, i.e type 2 IPP isomerase. The biosynthesis of terpenoids produced by actinomycetes is also reviewed. 117 references are cited.

MATERIALS

Product Number

Brand

Product Description

59240

Supelco

Isoprene, analytical standard

I19551

Sigma-Aldrich

Isoprene, 99%, contains <1000 ppm p-tert-butylcatechol as inhibitor