Term Name: | myo-inositol hexakisphosphate metabolic process |
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Synonyms: | myo-inositol hexakisphosphate metabolism, phytate metabolic process, phytate metabolism |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways involving phytic acid, myo-inositol hexakisphosphate, a regulator of intracellular signaling, a highly abundant animal anti-nutrient and a phosphate and mineral storage compound in plant seeds. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0033517] QuickGO AmiGO |