Term Name: | anaerobic catabolism of pairs of amino acids |
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Synonyms: | cofermentation of pairs of amino acids, Stickland reaction |
Definition: | The anaerobic chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of amino acids; in these reactions, one amino acid is oxidised (acts as an electron donor) and a different amino acid is reduced (acts as an electron acceptor); oxidation of the electron-donating amino acid yields energy in the form of ATP. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0019668] QuickGO AmiGO |