cocaine catabolic process

Term ID

GO:0050784

Synonyms

• cocaine breakdown
• cocaine catabolism
• cocaine degradation

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of cocaine, an alkaloid obtained from the dried leaves of the shrub Erythroxylon coca. It is a cerebral stimulant and narcotic. 17132243

References

Ontology

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