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siderophore catabolic process
Description
"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." [GOC:ai]
Terms
siderophore breakdownEnglish- exact synonym
siderophore catabolismEnglish- exact synonym
siderophore degradationEnglish- exact synonym
siderochrome catabolismEnglish- narrow synonym
Identifier
GO:0046215
