A ferroxidase encoded by FOX1 contributes to iron assimilation under conditions of poor iron nutrition in Chlamydomonas
Journal
Eukaryotic Cell
Journal Volume
7
Journal Issue
3
Pages
541-545
Date Issued
2008
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Abstract
When the abundance of the FOX1 gene product is reduced, Chlamydomonas cells grow poorly in iron-deficient medium, but not in iron-replete medium, suggesting that FOX1-dependent iron uptake is a high-affinity pathway. Alternative pathways for iron assimilation, such as those involving ZIP family transporters IRT1 and IRT2, may be operational.
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journal article