Protoporphyrin IX
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| Protoporphyrin IX | |
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| CAS number | 553-12-8  |
| PubChem | 4971 |
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| Molecular formula | C34H34N4O4 |
| Molar mass | 562.658 g/mol |
 (verify) (what is:  / ?)Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) |
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Protoporphyrin IX, in the metabolism of porphyrin, is created by the enzyme protoporphyrinogen oxidase.
[edit] Heme b biosynthesis
In heme biosynthesis, the enzyme ferrochelatase converts it into heme b (i.e. Fe-protoporphyrin IX or protoheme IX).
Heme synthesis - note that some reactions occur in the cytoplasm and some in the mitochondrion (yellow)
[edit] Chlorophyll biosynthesis
In chlorophyll biosynthesis, the enzyme magnesium chelatase converts it into Mg-protoporphyrin IX.
[edit] See also
- Methyl aminolevulinate
- Protoporphyrin for other roles of protoporphyrin IX
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