Term Name: | epothilone biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | epothilone anabolism, epothilone biosynthesis, epothilone formation, epothilone synthesis |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of epothilone, a drug obtained from the myxobacteria Sporangium cellulosum that interferes with cell division. Some epothilones are being studied as treatments for cancer. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0050814] QuickGO AmiGO |