Gene ontology ID
GO:0018884
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways involving carbazole, a heterocyclic aromatic compound containing a dibenzopyrrole system that is produced during coal gasification and is present in cigarette smoke. Coal tar produced at high temperature contains an average of 1.5% carbazole. It is used widely in synthesis of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and plastics and is a suspected carcinogen
Synonyms
1. CAR metabolic process
2. CAR metabolism
3. carbazole metabolism
References
1. GOC: jl
2. UM-BBD pathwayID: car
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