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GO: Biological Process

indole glucosinolate metabolic process

Term ID
GO:0042343
Synonyms
  • indole glucosinolate metabolism
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of indole glucosinolates. Glucosinolates are sulfur-containing compounds that have a common structure linked to an R group derived from tryptophan; indoles are biologically active substances based on 2,3-benzopyrrole, formed during the catabolism of tryptophan.
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