Name | selenocysteine catabolic process |
ID | GO_0016261 |
collection_id | Biological process |
Exact synonym | selenocysteine breakdown, selenocysteine catabolism, selenocysteine degradation |
Description | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of selenocysteine, an essential component of glutathione peroxidase and some other proteins. |
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