siderophore metabolic process

Term ID

GO:0009237

Synonyms

• siderochrome metabolic process
• siderochrome metabolism
• siderophore metabolism

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways involving 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. 0198547684

References

Ontology

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