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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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