L-leucine catabolic process

Term ID

GO:0006552

Synonyms

• L-leucine breakdown
• L-leucine catabolism
• L-leucine degradation
• leucine catabolic process

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of L-leucine, 2-amino-4-methylpentanoic acid.

References

• MetaCyc:LEU-DEG2-PWY

Ontology

GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO