FB2026_03 , released September 17, 2026
FB2026_03 , released September 17, 2026
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Term sphingomyelin biosynthetic process ID (Ontology) GO:0006686 (Gene Ontology)
Definition The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of sphingomyelin, N-acyl-4-sphingenyl-1-O-phosphorylcholine.[ ISBN:0198506732 ]
Also Known As "sphingomyelin anabolism" ; "sphingomyelin biosynthesis" ; "sphingomyelin formation" (for all, see Synonyms field below)
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     involved_in | sphingomyelin biosynthetic process
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phospholipid metabolic process
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sphingolipid metabolic process         |
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lipid biosynthetic process             |
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organophosphate biosynthetic process   |
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  • "sphingomyelin anabolism" EXACT
    "sphingomyelin biosynthesis" EXACT
    "sphingomyelin formation" EXACT
    "sphingomyelin synthesis" EXACT
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