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In order to develop an artificial photoresponsive siderophore by utilizing
the photo-isomerization of an azobenzene group, a novel trihydroxamate side
rophore based on an azobenzene skeleton was synthesized. The 1:1 and 2:2 st
oichiometry of the ferric complex can be almost perfectly regulated reversi
bly by irradiation with UV and visible light, respectively. (C) 2000 Elsevi
er Science Ltd. All rights reserved.