toxin catabolic process

Term ID

GO:0009407

Synonyms

• toxin breakdown
• toxin catabolism
• toxin degradation

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of toxin, a poisonous compound (typically a protein) that is produced by cells or organisms and that can cause disease when introduced into the body or tissues of an organism.

References

Ontology

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