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GO: Biological Process

terpenoid indole alkaloid biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0009709
Synonyms
  • terpenoid indole alkaloid anabolism
  • terpenoid indole alkaloid biosynthesis
  • terpenoid indole alkaloid formation
  • terpenoid indole alkaloid synthesis
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of terpenoid indole alkaloids, compounds formed from the condensation of tryptamine (derived from tryptophan) and secologanin (derived from geranyl pyrophosphate). http://rycomusa.com/aspp2000/public/P29/0525.html
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