Term Name: indole glucosinolate metabolic process
Synonyms: indole glucosinolate metabolism
Definition: The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of indole glucosinolates. Glucosinolates are sulfur-containing compounds that have a common structure linked to an R group derived from tryptophan; indoles are biologically active substances based on 2,3-benzopyrrole, formed during the catabolism of tryptophan.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0042343]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: glucosinolate metabolic process indole-containing compound metabolic process
has subtype: indole glucosinolate biosynthetic process indole glucosinolate catabolic process