Term Name: | aerobactin biosynthetic process |
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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. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0019270] QuickGO AmiGO |