FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
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Term taurine biosynthetic process ID (Ontology) GO:0042412 (Gene Ontology)
Definition The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid), a sulphur-containing amino acid derivative important in the metabolism of fats.[ ISBN:0198600461 ]
Also Known As "taurine anabolism" ; "taurine biosynthesis" ; "taurine formation" (for all, see Synonyms field below)
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organic acid biosynthetic process
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alkanesulfonate metabolic process         |
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sulfur compound biosynthetic process      |
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                                          taurine biosynthetic process
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alkanesulfonate biosynthetic process
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  • "taurine anabolism" EXACT
    "taurine biosynthesis" EXACT
    "taurine formation" EXACT
    "taurine synthesis" EXACT
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