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GO: Biological Process

xanthine catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0009115
Synonyms
  • xanthine breakdown
  • xanthine catabolism
  • xanthine degradation
  • xanthine oxidation
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of xanthine, 2,6-dihydroxypurine, a purine formed in the metabolic breakdown of guanine but not present in nucleic acids.
References
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Phenotype
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