Term Name:	iron import into cell
Synonyms:	ferrous ion import, ferrous iron import, ferrous iron uptake, iron assimilation
Definition:	The directed movement of iron ions from outside of a cell into the cytoplasmic compartment. This may occur via transport across the plasma membrane or via endocytosis.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0033212] QuickGO AmiGO

Relationships

is a type of:	establishment of localization in cell intracellular iron ion homeostasis iron ion transport
has subtype:	endocytic iron import into cell heme import into cell iron ion import across plasma membrane reductive iron assimilation siderophore-dependent iron import pathway