siderophore biosynthetic process

id: GO:0019290
name: siderophore biosynthetic process
namespace: biological_process
type: go
obsolete: False

Description: The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation 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.

Child Functions

idname
GO:0002049pyoverdine biosynthetic process
GO:0019539siderophore biosynthetic process from hydroxamic acid
GO:0019540siderophore biosynthetic process from catechol
GO:0031171ferricrocin biosynthetic process
GO:0042858chrysobactin biosynthetic process
GO:0042861achromobactin biosynthetic process
GO:0042864pyochelin biosynthetic process

Parent Functions

idname
GO:0009237siderophore metabolic process
GO:0019184nonribosomal peptide biosynthetic process
GO:0051188cofactor biosynthetic process