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GO: Biological Process

selenium-containing prosthetic group metabolic process

Term ID
GO:0070503
Synonyms
  • selenium-containing prosthetic group metabolism
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways involving a prosthetic group that contains selenium, as in the selenium-dependent molybdenum hydroxylases. The selenium atom in the prosthetic group is required for enzymatic function but is labile to a variety of treatments.
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