Term Name: | siderophore catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | siderochrome catabolism, siderophore breakdown, siderophore catabolism, siderophore degradation |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of siderophores, low molecular weight Fe(III)-chelating substances made by aerobic or facultatively anaerobic bacteria, especially when growing under iron deficient conditions. The complexes of Fe(3+)-siderophores have very high stability constants and are taken up by specific transport systems by microorganisms; the subsequent release of iron requires enzymatic action. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0046215] QuickGO AmiGO |