Protoporphyrinogen IX
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Protoporphyrinogen IX is a precursor for protoporphyrin IX
. See Porphyrins for the pathway and more information.
Protoporphyrin IX
Protoporphyrin IX, in the metabolism of porphyrin, is created by the enzyme protoporphyrinogen oxidase.-Heme b biosynthesis:In heme biosynthesis, the enzyme ferrochelatase converts it into heme b Protoporphyrin IX, in the metabolism of porphyrin, is created by the enzyme protoporphyrinogen...
. See Porphyrins for the pathway and more information.
See also
- Protoporphyrinogen oxidaseProtoporphyrinogen oxidaseProtoporphyrinogen oxidase is an enzyme that is responsible for the seventh step in heme production....