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GO: Biological Process

taurine catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0019529
Synonyms
  • taurine breakdown
  • taurine catabolism
  • taurine degradation
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid), a sulphur-containing amino acid derivative important in the metabolism of fats. 0198600461
References
  • MetaCyc:TAURINEDEG-PWY
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
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