| Term Name: |
siderophore catabolic process |
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| Synonyms: |
- siderochrome catabolism
- siderophore breakdown
- siderophore catabolism
- siderophore degradation
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| Definition: |
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.
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GO: Biological Process
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