myo-inositol hexakisphosphate biosynthetic process

Term ID

GO:0010264

Synonyms

• myo-inositol hexakisphosphate anabolism
• myo-inositol hexakisphosphate biosynthesis
• myo-inositol hexakisphosphate formation
• myo-inositol hexakisphosphate synthesis
• phytate biosynthesis
• phytate biosynthetic process

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of phytic acid, myo-inositol hexakisphosphate, a regulator of intracellular signaling, a highly abundant animal anti-nutrient and a phosphate and mineral storage compound in plant seeds. 16107538

References

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO