Term Name: | N-acetylneuraminate biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | N-acetylneuraminate anabolism, N-acetylneuraminate biosynthesis, N-acetylneuraminate formation, N-acetylneuraminate synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of N-acetylneuraminate, the anion of 5-(acetylamino)-3,5-dideoxy-D-glycero-D-galacto-non-3-ulosonic acid. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0046380] QuickGO AmiGO |