geranylgeraniol

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What does geranylgeraniol mean?

The diterpenoid alcohol 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-2,6,10,14-hexadecatraen-1-ol that induces apoptosis, and is involved in protein isoprenylation

Where does geranylgeraniol come from?

From geranyl + geraniol.

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