Term Name: | W-molybdopterin cofactor catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | Moco catabolic process, Moco catabolism, W-molybdopterin cofactor breakdown, W-molybdopterin cofactor catabolism, W-molybdopterin cofactor degradation |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of the W-molybdopterin cofactor, essential for the catalytic activity of some enzymes. The cofactor consists of a mononuclear tungsten ion (W) coordinated by one or two molybdopterin ligands. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0032327] QuickGO AmiGO |