Keyword
Alginate biosynthesis
| Definition | Protein involved in the synthesis of alginate. Alginate is an exopolysaccharide in the cell walls of brown algae and in the capsular material of certain strains of Pseudomonas and Azotobacter, in which it provides a protective barrier against host immune defenses and antibiotics. |
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| Synonyms |
Alginate anabolism
Alginate formation
Alginate synthesis
Alginic acid anabolism
Alginic acid biosynthesis
Alginic acid formation
Alginic acid synthesis
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| Category |
› Biological process
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| GO | › alginic acid biosynthetic process [ GO:0042121 ]
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