Term Name:	myo-inositol hexakisphosphate metabolic process
Synonyms:	myo-inositol hexakisphosphate metabolism, phytate metabolic process, phytate metabolism
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways involving phytic acid, myo-inositol hexakisphosphate, a regulator of intracellular signaling, a highly abundant animal anti-nutrient and a phosphate and mineral storage compound in plant seeds.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0033517]    QuickGO    AmiGO