high-affinity ferrous iron transmembrane transporter activity

Term ID

GO:0061840

Synonyms

• high affinity ferrous uptake transmembrane transporter activity
• high-affinity ferrous iron uptake transmembrane transporter activity

Definition

Enables the transfer of ferrous iron (Fe(II) or Fe2+) ions from one side of a membrane to the other. In high-affinity transport the transporter is able to bind the solute even if it is only present at very low concentrations. 9413439

References

Ontology

GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO