indole biosynthetic process

Term ID

GO:0042432

Synonyms

• indole anabolism
• indole biosynthesis
• indole formation
• indole synthesis

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of indole (2,3-benzopyrrole), the basis of many biologically active substances (e.g. serotonin, tryptophan).

References

Ontology

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