siderophore biosynthetic process

Term ID

GO:0019290

Synonyms

• siderochrome biosynthesis
• siderochrome biosynthetic process
• siderophore anabolism
• siderophore biosynthesis
• siderophore biosynthetic process, peptide formation
• siderophore biosynthetic process, peptide modification
• siderophore formation
• siderophore synthesis

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation 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. 20376388

References

Ontology

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