Term Name: | W-molybdopterin cofactor metabolic process |
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Synonyms: | Moco metabolic process, Moco metabolism, W-molybdopterin cofactor metabolism |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways involving 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:0042046] QuickGO AmiGO |