protoporphyrin IX

Introduction

In contrast to porphyrinogens, protoporphyrin IX is water- insoluble. Excessive amounts are excreted into the bile.

More general terms

• protoporphyrin

Additional terms

• heme synthesis

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=4971
• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=5326404
• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=5326394
• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=5326403