high-affinity iron permease complex

Term ID

GO:0033573

Synonyms

• high affinity iron permease complex

Definition

A protein complex composed of a multicopper ferroxidase that oxidizes Fe(II) to Fe(III), and a ferric iron permease that transports the produced Fe(III) into the cell. In high-affinity transport the transporter is able to bind the solute even if it is only present at very low concentrations. (2)

References

Ontology

GO: Cellular Component    QuickGO    AmiGO