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Protoporphyrin IX
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Summary
Protoporphyrin IX
is an
Organic Compound
that plays a crucial role as a precursor in the
Biosynthesis of heme
, an
Essential component of hemoglobin
, myoglobin, and various cytochromes. It is characterized by its
Porphyrin Structure
, which allows it to
Bind
Metal Ions
, particularly iron, to
Form heme
, thus facilitating
Oxygen Transport
and
Cellular Respiration
.
Concepts
Heme Biosynthesis
Porphyrin Structure
Iron Chelation
Hemoglobin Function
Myoglobin
Cytochromes
Oxygen Transport
Cellular Respiration
Metalloporphyrins
Enzyme Catalysis
Chlorophyll Synthesis
Tetrapyrrole Biosynthesis
Coproporphyrinogen
Protoporphyrinogen
Relevant Degrees
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 40%
Organic Chemistry 30%
Pharmacology and Therapeutics 20%
Physiology 10%
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