Porphyrin chemistry and its metal complexes constitute a vibrant field in modern chemical research, linking the realms of organic synthesis, coordination chemistry and materials science. The unique ...

Xiaolin Liu calls porphyrins “the colors of life” because they’re brightly colored and the molecular motif shows up in some very important biomolecules. A porphyrin is the backbone of the heme that ...

It is concluded that mitochondria are involved in three steps of porphyrin and heme biosynthesis--first, in the formation of δ-aminolevulinic acid from glycine and active succinate; second, in the ...

Porphyrin compounds take on vibrant shades of color thanks to their π electrons. The network of double bonds—also known as a π-conjugated aromatic system—going around 5,10,15,20-tetraphenylporphyrin ...

Randomized Trial of Procarbazine, Lomustine, and Vincristine in the Adjuvant Treatment of High-Grade Astrocytoma: A Medical Research Council Trial PURPOSE: To determine the recommended dose, toxicity ...

Parphyrin, mercury, and creatinine levels in single-void urine specimens ("spot samples") were compared with calculated 24-hour urine concentrations among 146 (77 male and 69 female) practicing ...

Heme is a coordination complex consisting of a porphyrin ring surrounding a single ferrous (Fe 2+) or ferric (Fe 3+) ion, able to bond with diatomic oxygen and transport it around the body. Four heme ...

Porphyrin-based ionophores enhance perchlorate selectivity in ion-selective electrodes, providing a fast method for ...

Porphyria refers to a group of genetic disorders that can affect the nervous system or the skin. Share on Pinterest All types of porphyria are characterized by a slower than normal production of heme.

Fabienne Dumoulin is a faculty at the Department of Biomedical Engineering of Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University. She studied first biology, graduated in biochemistry then completed her PhD with ...