InterPro domain: IPR012762

General Information

  • Identifier IPR012762
  • Description Ubiquinone biosynthesis protein COQ9
  • Number of genes 138
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  • Associated GO terms GO:0008289   GO:0006744  

Abstract

COQ9 is an protein that is required for the biosynthesis of coenzyme Q [ 1 ], which functions in the respiratory electron transport chain and serves as a lipophilic antioxidant. In Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Baker's yeast), Q biosynthesis requires nine Coq proteins (Coq1-Coq9), with the COQ9 product acting subsequent to the prenylation of 4-hydroxybenzoic acid.


1. COQ9, a new gene required for the biosynthesis of coenzyme Q in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. J. Biol. Chem. 280, 31397-404

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