nylon catabolic process

Term ID

GO:0019876

Synonyms

• nylon breakdown
• nylon catabolism
• nylon degradation

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of nylon, a polymer where the main polymer chain comprises recurring amide groups; these compounds are generally formed from combinations of diamines, diacids and amino acids. KW-0549

References

Ontology

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