Journal ArticleAuthors : Trindade (2023)
Iron is a vital element for life. However, after the Great Oxidation
Event, the bioavailability of this element became limited. To overcome iron
shortage and to scavenge this essential nutrient, microorganisms use
siderophores, secondary metabolites that have some of the highest affinities
for ferric iron. The crucial step of iron release from these compounds to be
subsequently integrated into cellular components is mediated by Siderophore...