Gene ontology ID
GO:0010189
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of vitamin E, tocopherol, which includes a series of eight structurally similar compounds. Alpha-tocopherol is the most active form in humans and is a powerful biological antioxidant
Synonyms
1. alpha-tocopherol biosynthesis
2. alpha-tocopherol biosynthetic process
3. tocopherol biosynthesis
4. tocopherol biosynthetic process
5. vitamin E anabolism
6. vitamin E biosynthesis
7. vitamin E formation
8. vitamin E synthesis
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