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GO: Biological Process

taurine biosynthetic process from L-cysteine

Term ID
GO:0019452
Synonyms
  • L-cysteine breakdown to taurine
  • L-cysteine degradation to taurine
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid) from L-cysteine.
References
  • MetaCyc:PWY-5331
  • MetaCyc:PWY-7850
  • MetaCyc:PWY-8359
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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