nylon catabolic process
id: GO:0019876
name: nylon catabolic process
namespace: biological_process
type: go
obsolete: False
Description: The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of nylon, a polymer where the main polymer chain comprises recurring amide groups; these compounds are generally formed from combinations of diamines, diacids and amino acids.
Parent Functions
id | name |
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GO:0042178 | xenobiotic catabolic process |
GO:0042198 | nylon metabolic process |