Figure 2: Diagram showing the process through which solidane is biosynthesized from cholesterol (IMAGE)

Kobe University

Figure 2: Diagram showing the process through which solidane is biosynthesized from cholesterol

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The research group discovered that the enzyme DPS is a catalyst for this reaction (indicated by the red arrow).

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Ryota Akiyama/Masaharu Mizutani

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