Look up: siderophore

1. Siderophore
   Low molecular weight, virtually Fe(III)-specific ligands produced as scavenging agents in order to combat low iron stress (Neilands & Leong, 1986).
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2. siderophore
   Natural iron binding compounds that chelate ferric ions (which form insoluble colloidal hydroxides at neutral pH and are then inaccessible) and are then taken up together with the metal ion. ... See: sideramines. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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3. siderophore
   (sid´әr-o-for″) a macrophage containing hemosiderin.
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4. siderophore
   siderophore 1. A substance that binds iron. 2. A macrophage containing hemosiderin. 3. A compound produced by certain species of mycobacteria and enterobacteria that chelates iron and facilitates its uptake by the cell.
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5. siderophore
   Type: Term Pronunciation: sid′er-ō-fōr Definitions: 1. A large extravasated mononuclear phagocyte containing granules of hemosiderin, found in the sputum or in the lungs of patients with longstanding pulmonary congestion from left ventricular failure. 2. Secreted molecule which chelates iron. Synonyms: siderophage &nbs...
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6. Siderophore
   `Siderophores` (compound from the Ancient Greek nouns sídēros (σίδηρος)--> and phoros (φορος) meaning "iron carrier") are small, high-affinity iron chelating compounds secreted by grasses and journal = J. Am. Chem. Soc | year = 19...
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