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GO: Biological Process

L-lysine catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0019477
Synonyms
  • L-lysine breakdown
  • L-lysine catabolism
  • L-lysine degradation
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of L-lysine, the L-enantiomer of (S)-2,6-diaminohexanoic acid.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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