Term Name: aerobactin metabolic process
Synonyms: aerobactin metabolism
Definition: The chemical reactions and pathways involving aerobactin (C22H36N4O13), a hydroxamate iron transport compound. It is a conjugate of 6-(N-acetyl-N-hydroxylamine)-2-aminohexanoic acid and citric acid.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0046442]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: modified amino acid metabolic process tricarboxylic acid metabolic process
has subtype: aerobactin biosynthetic process