Term Name:	succinate metabolic process
Synonyms:	succinate metabolism
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways involving succinate, also known as butanedioate or ethane dicarboxylate, the dianion of succinic acid. Succinate is an important intermediate in metabolism and a component of the TCA cycle.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0006105]    QuickGO    AmiGO