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pyrimidine nucleobase catabolic process

Known as: pyrimidine base catabolism, pyrimidine base catabolic process, pyrimidine base breakdown 
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of pyrimidine nucleobases, 1,3-diazine, organic nitrogenous bases. [CHEBI:26432, GOC… 
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2004
2004
Role of cytosine deaminase and β-alanine-pyruvate transaminase in pyrimidine base catabolism by Burkholderia cepacia
  • T. West
  • Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
  • 2004
  • Corpus ID: 13254618
A determination of the possible role of the salvage enzyme cytosine deaminase or β-alanine-pyruvate transaminase in the… 
1986
1986
In vitro degradation of pyrimidine bases: studies of rat liver dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase.
There is considerable interest in the study of pyrimidine base degradation because this system’ s activity may be age dependent… 
Highly Cited
1985
Highly Cited
1985
Enzymes of uracil catabolism in normal and neoplastic human tissues.
Enzymes of the pyrimidine base catabolism, dihydrouracil dehydrogenase (EC 1.3.1.2), dihydropyrimidinase (EC 3.5.2.2), and beta… 
1985
1985
Effects of uridine and thymidine on the degradation of 5-fluorouracil, uracil, and thymine by rat liver dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase.
The kinetic properties and control mechanisms of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), uracil, and thymine degradation by rat liver… 
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