Isoprenoids

Represents a vast class of organic compounds derived from five-carbon isoprene units, playing diverse roles in biological systems.

Key Functions:

• Serve as precursors for sterols and steroid hormones.
• Form components of electron transport chains (e.g., ubiquinone).
• Act as fat-soluble vitamins (e.g., Vitamin A, E, K).
• Involved in protein prenylation, affecting protein function and localization.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Cholesterol (synthesized from)
• Steroid Hormones (derived from)
• Carotenoids (type of isoprenoid)
• Dolichols (type of isoprenoid)
• Quinones (e.g., ubiquinone, derived from isoprenoids)