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GO: Biological Process

epothilone biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0050814
Synonyms
  • epothilone anabolism
  • epothilone biosynthesis
  • epothilone formation
  • epothilone synthesis
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of epothilone, a drug obtained from the myxobacteria Sporangium cellulosum that interferes with cell division. Some epothilones are being studied as treatments for cancer.
References
Ontology
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Relationships
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Phenotype
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