reductive iron assimilation

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Namereductive iron assimilation
IDGO_0033215
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Biological process

Exact synonym

iron assimilation by reduction and transport

Description

A process in which iron is solubilized by reduction from Fe3+ to Fe2+ via a cell surface reductase and subsequent transport of the iron across the membrane by iron uptake proteins.

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