Targeting the mevalonate pathway for pharmacological intervention

Farnesyl pyrophosphate synthase (FPPS) is a key branch point enzyme in the mevalonate pathway and the main molecular target of nitrogen-containing bisphosphonates (N-BPs), potent inhibitors of osteoclastic activity and the leading drug of choice for conditions characterized by excessive bone resorpt...

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Main Author: Tsoumpra, M
Other Authors: Russell, R
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2011
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