taurine biosynthetic process (Q16711)
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid), a sulphur-containing amino acid derivative important in the metabolism of fats.
- taurine biosynthesis
- taurine formation
- taurine synthesis
- GO:0042412
- taurine anabolism
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English | taurine biosynthetic process |
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid), a sulphur-containing amino acid derivative important in the metabolism of fats. |
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