taurine catabolic process (Q16702)
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid), a sulphur-containing amino acid derivative important in the metabolism of fats.
- taurine breakdown
- GO:0019529
- taurine degradation
- taurine catabolism
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| English | taurine catabolic process |
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of taurine (2-aminoethanesulfonic acid), a sulphur-containing amino acid derivative important in the metabolism of fats. |
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