Term Name:	ectoine metabolic process
Synonyms:	ectoine metabolism
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways involving ectoine (1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-2-methyl-4-pyrimidinecarboxylic acid), a tetrahydropyrimidine commonly synthesized by halophilic bacteria.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0042399]    QuickGO    AmiGO