Term Name: | myo-inositol hexakisphosphate biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | myo-inositol hexakisphosphate anabolism, myo-inositol hexakisphosphate biosynthesis, myo-inositol hexakisphosphate formation, myo-inositol hexakisphosphate synthesis, phytate biosynthesis, phytate biosynthetic process |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of phytic acid, myo-inositol hexakisphosphate, a regulator of intracellular signaling, a highly abundant animal anti-nutrient and a phosphate and mineral storage compound in plant seeds. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0010264] QuickGO AmiGO |