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ReviewApplied microbiology and biotechnology2022

Perspective on the biotechnological production of bacterial siderophores and their use.

Eduardo V Soares

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Review in Applied microbiology and biotechnology, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 49 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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49 citing papers in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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1 author.

Eduardo V SoaresBioengineering Laboratory, ISEP-School of Engineering, Polytechnic Institute of Porto, rua Dr António Bernardino de Almeida, 431, 4249-015, Porto, Portugal. evs@isep.ipp.pt.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2280-5291

Funding

Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia NORTE-01-0145- FEDER-000004Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia UID/ BIO/04469/2020
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Iron (Fe) is an essential element in several fundamental cellular processes. Although present in high amounts in the Earth's crust, Fe can be a scarce element due to its low bioavailability. To mitigate Fe limitation, microorganism (bacteria and fungi) and grass plant biosynthesis and secret secondary metabolites, called siderophores, with capacity to chelate Fe(III) with high affinity and selectivity. This review focuses on the current state of knowledge concerning the production of siderophores by bacteria. The main siderophore types and corresponding siderophore-producing bacteria are summarized. A concise outline of siderophore biosynthesis, secretion and regulation is given. Important aspects to be taken into account in the selection of a siderophore-producing bacterium, such as biological safety, complexing properties of the siderophores and amount of siderophores produced are summarized and discussed. An overview containing recent scientific advances on culture medium formulation and cultural conditions that influence the production of siderophores by bacteria is critically presented. The recovery, purification and processing of siderophores are outlined. Potential applications of siderophores in different sectors including agriculture, environment, biosensors and the medical field are sketched. Finally, future trends regarding the production and use of siderophores are discussed. KEY POINTS : • An overview of siderophore production by bacteria is critically presented • Scientific advances on factors that influence siderophores production are discussed • Potential applications of siderophores, in different fields, are outlined.

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Ferric CompoundsSiderophoresBacteriaBiotechnologyIronFerric CompoundsIronSiderophoresBacterial siderophore productionBiofertilizersCarbon and nitrogen sourcesIronNatural chelating agentspH and temperature

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