selenium-containing prosthetic group metabolic process

Term ID

GO:0070503

Synonyms

• selenium-containing prosthetic group metabolism

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways involving a prosthetic group that contains selenium, as in the selenium-dependent molybdenum hydroxylases. The selenium atom in the prosthetic group is required for enzymatic function but is labile to a variety of treatments.

References

Ontology

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