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GO: Biological Process

putrescine catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0009447
Synonyms
  • putrescine breakdown
  • putrescine catabolism
  • putrescine degradation
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of putrescine, 1,4-diaminobutane; putrescine is the metabolic precursor of spermidine and spermine.
References
  • MetaCyc:PUTDEG-PWY
  • MetaCyc:PWY-0
  • MetaCyc:PWY-2
  • MetaCyc:PWY-3
  • MetaCyc:PWY0-1221
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes