siderophore catabolic process
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown 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.
GO:0009237
siderophore metabolic process
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GO:0090487
secondary metabolite catabolic process
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siderochrome catabolism
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siderophore breakdown
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siderophore catabolism
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siderophore degradation
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