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GO: Biological Process

purine-containing compound catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0072523
Synonyms
  • purine and derivative catabolic process
  • purine-containing compound breakdown
  • purine-containing compound catabolism
  • purine-containing compound degradation
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of a purine-containing compound, i.e. any compound that contains purine or a formal derivative thereof.
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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Phenotype
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