Term Name: | 2-aminoethylphosphonate metabolic process |
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Synonyms: | 2-aminoethylphosphonate metabolism, 2-phosphonoethylamine metabolic process, 2-phosphonoethylamine metabolism, ciliatine metabolic process, ciliatine metabolism |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways involving 2-aminoethylphosphonate, most abundant and ubiquitous of naturally occurring phosphonates. It is typically found as a conjugate of glycans, lipids, and proteins, which in turn perform essential biochemical functions in specialized lower organisms. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0046433] QuickGO AmiGO |