Molecular Function
xenobiotic metabolism
xen·o·bi·ot·ic me·tab·o·lism
Definitions related to xenobiotic metabolism:
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The chemical reactions and physical changes involving a xenobiotic compound, a compound foreign to living organisms. Used of chemical compounds, e. g. a xenobiotic chemical, such as a pesticide. (Gene Ontology)NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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(xenobiotic metabolic process) The chemical reactions and pathways involving a xenobiotic compound, a compound foreign to living organisms. Used of chemical compounds, e.g. a xenobiotic chemical, such as a pesticide.Gene Ontology DictionaryGene Ontology Consortium, 2021
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