Term Name: | homocysteine metabolic process |
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Synonyms: | Hcy metabolic process, Hcy metabolism, homocysteine metabolism |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways involving homocysteine, the amino acid alpha-amino-gamma-mercaptobutanoic acid. Homocysteine is an important intermediate in the metabolic reactions of its S-methyl derivative, methionine. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0050667] QuickGO AmiGO |