siderophore

See also: sidérophore

English

Etymology

From sidero- +‎ -phore, literally iron carrier.

Noun

siderophore (plural siderophores)

1. (biochemistry) Any medium-sized molecule that has a high specificity for binding or chelating iron; they are employed by microorganisms to obtain iron from the environment
2. a siderophage

Related terms

• siderophoric
• siderotyping
• siderovar