thioester biosynthetic process

Term ID

GO:0035384

Synonyms

• thioester anabolism
• thioester biosynthesis
• thioester formation
• thioester synthesis

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of a thioester, a compound of general formula RC(=O)SR' in which the linking oxygen in an ester is replaced by a sulfur atom. They are the product of esterification between a carboxylic acid and a thiol. http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Thioester

References

Ontology

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