Geranyl pyrophosphate
Chemical compound
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Occurrence
GPP is an intermediate in the isoprenoid biosynthesis pathway that produces longer prenyl chains such as farnesyl pyrophosphate and geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate as well as many terpenes. It can be prepared in the laboratory from geraniol.
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Microbial toxicity
Intracellularly produced GPP has been shown to be toxic to E. coli at moderate doses.
Related compounds
- Geraniol
- Farnesyl pyrophosphate
- Geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate
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