molybdopterin cofactor metabolic process
The chemical reactions and pathways involving the molybdopterin cofactor (Moco), essential for the catalytic activity of some enzymes, e.g. sulfite oxidase, xanthine dehydrogenase, and aldehyde oxidase. The cofactor consists of a mononuclear molybdenum (Mo-molybdopterin) or tungsten ion (W-molybdopterin) coordinated by one or two molybdopterin ligands.
GO:0019637
organophosphate metabolic process
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GO:0051189
prosthetic group metabolic process
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Moco metabolic process
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Moco metabolism
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molybdopterin cofactor metabolism
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