D-serine biosynthetic process

Term ID

GO:0070179

Synonyms

• D-serine anabolism
• D-serine biosynthesis
• D-serine formation
• D-serine synthesis

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of D-serine, the D-enantiomer of serine, i.e. (2R)-2-amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid. D-serine is often formed by racemization of L-serine.

References

Ontology

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