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GO: Biological Process

phosphocreatine metabolic process

Term ID
GO:0006603
Synonyms
  • phosphocreatine metabolism
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways involving phosphocreatine, a phosphagen of creatine present in high concentration in striated muscle which is synthesized and broken down by creatine phosphokinase to buffer ATP concentration. It acts as an immediate energy reserve for muscle. 16371597
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GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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