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Keyword Putrescine biosynthesis

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DefinitionProtein involved in the biosynthesis of putrescine, a foul-smelling polyamine. This metabolic precursor of the polyamines spermine and spermidine is often produced during breakdown of some of the amino acids by bacteria.
Synonyms 1,4-diaminobutane biosynthesis
1,4-butanediamine biosynthesis
CategoryBiological process
GOputrescine biosynthetic process [ GO:0009446 ]
GraphicalBiological processPutrescine biosynthesis