creatine biosynthetic process
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of creatine, N-[amino(imino)methyl]-N-methylglycine. Creatine is formed by a process beginning with amidino group transfer from L-arginine to glycine to form guanidinoacetate, followed by methyl group transfer from S-adenosyl-L-methionine to guanidinoacetate; it is then is phosphorylated to form a pool that stores high energy phosphate for the replenishment of ATP during periods of high, or fluctuating energy demand. In animals, most creatine is transported to and used in muscle.
GO:0006600
creatine metabolic process
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GO:0042398
modified amino acid biosynthetic process
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GO:0072330
monocarboxylic acid biosynthetic process
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creatine anabolism
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creatine biosynthesis
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creatine formation
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creatine synthesis
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