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GO: Biological Process

W-molybdopterin cofactor metabolic process

Term ID
GO:0042046
Synonyms
  • Moco metabolic process
  • Moco metabolism
  • W-molybdopterin cofactor metabolism
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways involving the W-molybdopterin cofactor, essential for the catalytic activity of some enzymes. The cofactor consists of a mononuclear tungsten ion (W) coordinated by one or two molybdopterin ligands.
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