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Keyword - Spermidine biosynthesis (KW-0745)

Definition

Protein involved in the synthesis of spermidine, a widely distributed polyamine which acts as a growth factor for some microorganisms and stabilizes the membrane structure of bacteria, as well as the structure of ribosomes, some viruses and the DNA of many organisms.

Synonyms

  • N-(3-aminopropyl)-1,4-butanediamine

Category

› Biological process

Gene Ontology

More...GOi

› spermidine biosynthetic process [ GO:0008295 ]

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Spermidine biosynthesisBiological process
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