PDSS2

Decaprenyl-diphosphate synthase subunit 2 (PDSS2) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the ''PDSS2'' gene.

Function

The protein encoded by this gene is an enzyme that synthesizes the prenyl side-chain of coenzyme Q, or ubiquinone, one of the key elements in the respiratory chain. The gene product catalyzes the formation of all trans-polyprenyl pyrophosphates from isopentyl diphosphate in the assembly of polyisoprenoid side chains, the first step in coenzyme Q biosynthesis.

Clinical significance

It may be associated with Coenzyme Q10 deficiency.

See also

* PDSS1

References

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EC 2.5.1

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