PRENYLATION
\pɹˌɛnɪlˈe͡ɪʃən], \pɹˌɛnɪlˈeɪʃən], \p_ɹ_ˌɛ_n_ɪ_l_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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A post-translational modification of proteins by the attachment of an isoprenoid to the C-terminal cysteine residue. The isoprenoids used, farnesyl diphosphate or geranylgeranyl diphosphate, are derived from the same biochemical pathway that produces cholesterol.
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