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GO: Biological Process

teichoic acid catabolic process

Term ID
GO:0070393
Synonyms
  • teichoic acid breakdown
  • teichoic acid catabolism
  • teichoic acid degradation
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of teichoic acid, which is a major component of the cell wall of Gram-positive bacteria and typically consists of a polymer of glycerol-phosphate or ribitol-phosphate to which are attached glycosyl and D-alanyl ester residues. 14665680
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Phenotype
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