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Siderophores

Medical Definition: Low-molecular-weight compounds produced by microorganisms that aid in the transport and sequestration of ferric iron. (The Encyclopedia of Molecular Biology, 1994)
Guide Notes: an iron chelate produced by microorganisms
Previously Indexed: Catechols (1972-1975),Hydroxamic Acids (1972-1981),Iron Chelates (1981-1992),Peptides (1972-1978)

Siderophores Medical Definitions and Terms

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