Fig. 5: Bacillibactin mobilizes pulcherrimin-bound Fe.

a Apo-BB was mixed with precipitated pulcherrimin at a 1:1 ratio. Apo-siderophores (BB and PA) were quantified by UPLC-MS and samples were collected at 24 h, 48 h, 72 h, and 96 h. n = 12. b Tubes were centrifuged and dried to determine the mass of the precipitate over time. n = 12. c Images were taken at 0, 24 h, 48 h, 72 h, and 96 h to visualize pulcherrimin dissociation. n = 3. Source data are provided as a Source Data file.