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Term:
W-molybdopterin cofactor biosynthetic process (GO:0042047)
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W-molybdopterin cofactor biosynthetic process 
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of the W-molybdopterin cofactor, essential for the catalytic activity of some enzymes. The cofactor consists of a mononuclear tungsten ion (W) coordinated by one or two molybdopterin ligands.
W-molybdopterin cofactor catabolic process 

Synonyms
Exact Synonyms: W-molybdopterin cofactor anabolism ;   W-molybdopterin cofactor biosynthesis ;   W-molybdopterin cofactor formation ;   W-molybdopterin cofactor synthesis
Broad Synonyms: Moco biosynthesis ;   Moco biosynthetic process
Definition Sources: ISSN:09498257

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