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GO: Biological Process

thioester biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0035384
Synonyms
  • thioester anabolism
  • thioester biosynthesis
  • thioester formation
  • thioester synthesis
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of a thioester, a compound of general formula RC(=O)SR' in which the linking oxygen in an ester is replaced by a sulfur atom. They are the product of esterification between a carboxylic acid and a thiol. http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Thioester
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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