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== Structure ==
== Structure ==
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=== Natural Substrates ===
=== Natural Substrates ===


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Isopentenyl pyrophosphate (IPP) actually binds to and stabilizes the alendronate-FPPS complex, rather than competing with the inhibitor.
Isopentenyl pyrophosphate (IPP) actually binds to and stabilizes the alendronate-FPPS complex, rather than competing with the inhibitor.