Keyword
Galactitol metabolism
| Definition | Protein involved in the biochemical reactions with galactitol. This sugar alcohol is derived from galactose. It can be found in certain bacteria, yeasts, fungi and plants. In humans, the congenital galactosemic cataracts are due to an accumulation of galactitol within the lens. |
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| Synonyms |
Galactitol metabolic process
Dulcitol metabolism
Dulcitol metabolic process
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| Category |
› Biological process
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| GO | › galactitol metabolic process [ GO:0019402 ]
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