Term Name: | Mo-molybdopterin cofactor catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | Mo-molybdopterin cofactor breakdown, Mo-molybdopterin cofactor catabolism, Mo-molybdopterin cofactor degradation, Moco catabolic process, Moco catabolism |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of the Mo-molybdopterin cofactor, essential for the catalytic activity of some enzymes. The cofactor consists of a mononuclear molybdenum (Mo) ion coordinated by one or two molybdopterin ligands. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0032326] QuickGO AmiGO |