Heme

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Also known as:  Ferrate(2-);  Ferrohaem;  Ferroheme;  Ferroprotoporphyrin;  Haem;  Protohaem;  Protoheme;  Reduced Haematin;  Reduced Hematin

 

Description

Heme is an Metalloporphyrin Ring Protein that is a Red Pigment.

 

Biological Functions of Heme

Cardiovascular System

 Heme is an essential component of the endogenous Protein - Hemoglobin.

 

Metabolism

 Heme is an essential component of the endogenous Proteins - Cytochromes - that function as electron carriers in the Electron Transport System (ETS).

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