The eukaryotic MEP-pathway genes are evolutionarily conserved and originated from Chlaymidia and cyanobacteria

Isoprenoids are the most ancient and essential class of metabolites produced in all organisms, either via mevalonate (MVA)-and/or methylerythritol phosphate (MEP)-pathways. The MEP-pathway is present in all pl...

Source: BMC Genomics - February 26, 2021 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: Liping Zeng and Katayoon Dehesh Tags: Research article Source Type: research