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GO: Biological Process

ferrichrome import into cell

Term ID
GO:0042928
Synonyms
  • ferrichrome transport
Definition
A process in which ferrichrome is transported into the cell by specific cell surface receptors. Ferrichromes are any of a group of growth-promoting Fe(III) chelates formed by various genera of microfungi. They are homodetic cyclic hexapeptides made up of a tripeptide of glycine (or other small neutral amino acids) and a tripeptide of an N'acyl-N4-hydroxy-L-ornithine. (2)
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Ontology
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Phenotype
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