Siderophores

Low-molecular-weight compounds produced by microorganisms that aid in the transport and sequestration of ferric iron. (The Encyclopedia of Molecular Biology, 1994)

Year introduced: 1993

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Tree Number(s): D27.505.519.914.500.410.750, D27.720.832.500.410.750

MeSH Unique ID: D017262

Entry Terms:

• Siderophore
• Siderochromes

Previous Indexing:

• Catechols (1972-1975)
• Hydroxamic Acids (1972-1981)
• Iron Chelates (1981-1992)
• Peptides (1972-1978)

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Chemical Actions and Uses
Pharmacologic Actions
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Sequestering Agents
Chelating Agents
Iron Chelating Agents
Siderophores
Cefiderocol

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Chemical Actions and Uses
Specialty Uses of Chemicals
Sequestering Agents
Chelating Agents
Iron Chelating Agents
Siderophores
Cefiderocol