The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of shikimate, (3R,4S,5R)--3,4,5-trihydroxycyclohex-1-ene-1-carboxylate, the anion of shikimic acid. [ GOC:go_curators ]
Synonyms: shikimate degradation shikimate catabolism shikimate breakdown
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