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GO: Biological Process
L-lysine fermentation
- Term ID
- GO:0019475
- Synonyms
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- 3-keto-5-aminohexanoate pathway
- L-lysine breakdown to acetate
- L-lysine catabolic process to butyrate and acetate
- L-lysine degradation to acetate
- L-lysine fermentation to acetic acid and butanoic acid
- Definition
- The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of L-lysine into acetyl-CoA and butanoate. Acetyl-CoA can be further converted into acetate, releasing one ATP molecule. 17166837
- References
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- MetaCyc:P163-PWY
- Ontology
- GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO
Phenotype
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