Term Name:	2-aminoethylphosphonate metabolic process
Synonyms:	2-aminoethylphosphonate metabolism, 2-phosphonoethylamine metabolic process, 2-phosphonoethylamine metabolism, ciliatine metabolic process, ciliatine metabolism
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways involving 2-aminoethylphosphonate, most abundant and ubiquitous of naturally occurring phosphonates. It is typically found as a conjugate of glycans, lipids, and proteins, which in turn perform essential biochemical functions in specialized lower organisms.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0046433]    QuickGO    AmiGO