Term Name: 1-(3,5-dichloro-2,6-dihydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)hexan-1-one metabolic process
Synonyms: 1-(3,5-dichloro-2,6-dihydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)hexan-1-one metabolism, DIF-1 metabolic process, DIF-1 metabolism
Definition: The chemical reactions and pathways involving 1-(3,5-dichloro-2,6-dihydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)hexan-1-one, also known as DIF-1, differentiation-inducing factor-1. DIF-1 is a secreted chlorinated molecule that controls cell fate during development of Dictyostelium cells.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0031147]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: benzene-containing compound metabolic process ether metabolic process ketone metabolic process organohalogen metabolic process phenol-containing compound metabolic process
has subtype: DIF-1 biosynthetic process
has_part: DIF dechlorinase activity