Term Name:	W-molybdopterin cofactor catabolic process
Synonyms:	Moco catabolic process, Moco catabolism, W-molybdopterin cofactor breakdown, W-molybdopterin cofactor catabolism, W-molybdopterin cofactor degradation
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of the W-molybdopterin cofactor, essential for the catalytic activity of some enzymes. The cofactor consists of a mononuclear tungsten ion (W) coordinated by one or two molybdopterin ligands.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0032327]    QuickGO    AmiGO