Term Name:	L-lysine fermentation
Synonyms:	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.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0019475]    QuickGO    AmiGO