shikimet

Shikimet is a term that currently has no widely recognized, standalone meaning in major reference works. The spelling may be a misspelling or variant of shikimate or shikimic acid, which are biochemical terms associated with the shikimate pathway. This pathway operates in many plants, bacteria, and fungi and provides precursors to the aromatic amino acids phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan. Shikimic acid is also known as a starting material in the synthesis of several antiviral drugs, most notably oseltamivir.

In non-scientific contexts, "shikimet" has appeared sporadically as a coined term, a fictional place or character, or a username in online communities. Such uses are not established within scholarly or encyclopedic sources and thus do not anchor the word to a single, verifiable topic.

Because no conventional topic is defined by this exact spelling, any potential article would require reliable sources that clearly identify the intended meaning. If you intended shikimate or shikimic acid, see those articles for established information about the biosynthetic pathway and its applications. If "shikimet" refers to a specific work, person, or fictional setting, please provide the source to enable a precise, sourced entry.