FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
FB2025_05 , released December 11, 2025
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Term xanthine biosynthetic process ID (Ontology) GO:0046111 (Gene Ontology)
Definition The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of xanthine, 2,6-dihydroxypurine, a purine formed in the metabolic breakdown of guanine but not present in nucleic acids.
Also Known As "xanthine anabolism" ; "xanthine biosynthesis" ; "xanthine formation" (for all, see Synonyms field below)
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purine nucleobase metabolic process
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nucleobase biosynthetic process                  |
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purine-containing compound biosynthetic process  |
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  • "xanthine anabolism" EXACT
    "xanthine biosynthesis" EXACT
    "xanthine formation" EXACT
    "xanthine synthesis" EXACT
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