OBO ID: GO:0042047
Term Name: W-molybdopterin cofactor biosynthetic process Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • Moco biosynthesis
  • Moco biosynthetic process
  • W-molybdopterin cofactor anabolism
  • W-molybdopterin cofactor biosynthesis
  • W-molybdopterin cofactor formation
  • W-molybdopterin cofactor synthesis
Definition: The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of the W-molybdopterin cofactor, essential for the catalytic activity of some enzymes. The cofactor consists of a mononuclear tungsten ion (W) coordinated by one or two molybdopterin ligands.
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