coproporphyrin love

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  • noun biochemistry Any of several related porphyrin compounds found normally in feces as a decomposition product of bile pigments

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  • Secondary indicators of efficacy included restoration of red cell ALA-D activity, an enzyme necessary for heme synthesis, and a reduction in urinary ALA and coproporphyrin.

    Succimer 2010

  • Measurement of coproporphyrin and ALA-D provide clinical investigators with an indication of lead effects on heme biosynthetic pathways and reversal of these effects during chelation therapy.

    Succimer 2010

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