Term Name:	galacturonate metabolic process
Synonyms:	galacturonate metabolism
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways involving galacturonate, the anion of galacturonic acid, the uronic acid formally derived from galactose by oxidation of the hydroxymethylene group at C-6 to a carboxyl group.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0019586]    QuickGO    AmiGO