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GO: Biological Process

shikimate metabolic process

Term ID
GO:0019632
Synonyms
  • shikimate metabolism
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways involving shikimate, (3R,4S,5R)--3,4,5-trihydroxycyclohex-1-ene-1-carboxylate, the anion of shikimic acid. It is an important intermediate in the biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids. 0198547684
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