Term Name: | selenocysteine catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | selenocysteine breakdown, selenocysteine catabolism, selenocysteine degradation |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of selenocysteine, an essential component of glutathione peroxidase and some other proteins. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0016261] QuickGO AmiGO |