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  • Interdisciplinary research connecting microbial functions to human, animal, and environmental health.

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  • The One Health concept emphasizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.
  • Microbes are crucial for ecosystem stability and host health.
  • Siderophores, microbial metabolites, are key in chelating ferric iron (Fe3+).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the multifaceted role of siderophores in advancing One Health initiatives.
  • To highlight how siderophores can be leveraged across diverse applications for improved health outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and conceptual synthesis.
  • Analysis of siderophore functions in relation to iron and metal availability.

Main Results:

  • Siderophores can enhance crop yield by optimizing iron availability.
  • They play a role in mitigating heavy metal pollution.
  • Siderophores can prevent pathogen colonization by sequestering iron.
  • These compounds show potential as treatments for infections.

Conclusions:

  • Siderophores are versatile molecules with significant potential to support One Health goals.
  • Leveraging siderophores can enhance human, animal, and environmental health strategies.