Term Name: | 3-keto-sphinganine metabolic process |
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Synonyms: | 3-keto-dihydrosphingosine metabolic process, 3-keto-dihydrosphingosine metabolism, 3-keto-sphinganine metabolism |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways involving 3-keto-sphinganine, a derivative of sphinganine with a ketone group at C3. It is an intermediate in the synthesis of sphingosine. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0006666] QuickGO AmiGO |