Digeranyl bisphosphonate (DGBP) is a potent inhibitor of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate (GGPP) synthase, a key enzyme in the isoprenoid biosynthesis pathway. By blocking GGPP production, DGBP prevents the geranylgeranylation of small GTPases such as Rac1, thereby interfering with their membrane localization and downstream signaling. This mechanism makes DGBP a valuable tool compound for studying protein prenylation and related cellular processes, including cytoskeletal regulation and oncogenic signaling.
Digeranyl bisphosphonate (DGBP) is a potent inhibitor of geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate (GGPP) synthase, a key enzyme in the isoprenoid biosynthesis pathway. By blocking GGPP production, DGBP prevents the geranylgeranylation of small GTPases such as Rac1, thereby interfering with their membrane localization and downstream signaling. This mechanism makes DGBP a valuable tool compound for studying protein prenylation and related cellular processes, including cytoskeletal regulation and oncogenic signaling.
Store lyophilized at -20ºC, keep desiccated. In lyophilized form, the chemical is stable for 36 months. In solution, store at -20ºC and use within 1 months to prevent loss of potency. Aliquot to avoid multiple freeze/thaw cycles.
This calculator helps you calculate mass of compound based on solution concentration, volume and molecular weight in a specific solution using the formula:
