OBO ID: GO:0050814
Term Name: epothilone biosynthetic process Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • epothilone anabolism
  • epothilone biosynthesis
  • epothilone formation
  • epothilone synthesis
Definition: The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of epothilone, a drug obtained from the myxobacteria Sporangium cellulosum that interferes with cell division. Some epothilones are being studied as treatments for cancer.
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Ontology: GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
PHENOTYPE No data available