Search Ontology:
GO: Biological Process

taurine biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0042412
Synonyms
  • taurine anabolism
  • taurine biosynthesis
  • taurine formation
  • taurine synthesis
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid), a sulphur-containing amino acid derivative important in the metabolism of fats. 0198600461
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
is a type of
positively regulated by
regulated by
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes