epothilone biosynthetic process

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of epothilone, a drug obtained from the myxobacteria Sporangium cellulosum that interferes with cell division. Some epothilones are being studied as treatments for cancer.

• Code: GO:0050814
• Source: Gene Ontology
• Alternative labels: epothilone synthesis epothilone anabolism epothilone biosynthesis epothilone formation