GO TERM SUMMARY
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Name: |
selenocysteine catabolic process |
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GO:0016261 |
Aspect: |
Biological Process |
Desc: |
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of selenocysteine, an essential component of glutathione peroxidase and some other proteins. |
Synonyms:
- selenocysteine breakdown
- selenocysteine catabolism
- selenocysteine degradation
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