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GO: Biological Process

S-adenosylmethionine catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0050843
Synonyms
  • S-adenosyl methionine catabolic process
  • S-adenosyl methionine catabolism
  • S-adenosylmethionine breakdown
  • S-adenosylmethionine catabolism
  • S-adenosylmethionine degradation
  • SAM catabolic process
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of S-adenosylmethionine, S-(5'-adenosyl)-L-methionine, an important intermediate in one-carbon metabolism.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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