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GO: Biological Process

xanthine metabolic process

Term ID
GO:0046110
Synonyms
  • xanthine metabolism
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways involving xanthine, 2,6-dihydroxypurine, a purine formed in the metabolic breakdown of guanine but not present in nucleic acids.
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Phenotype
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