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GO: Biological Process

aerobactin biosynthetic process

Term ID
GO:0019270
Synonyms
  • aerobactin anabolism
  • aerobactin biosynthesis
  • aerobactin formation
  • aerobactin synthesis
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of aerobactin (C22H36N4O13), a hydroxamate iron transport compound. It is a conjugate of 6-(N-acetyl-N-hydroxylamine)-2-aminohexanoic acid and citric acid.
References
  • MetaCyc:AEROBACTINSYN-PWY
Ontology
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Relationships
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Phenotype
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