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| ChEBI ID | CHEBI:52538 |
| ChEBI Name | isoporphyrin |
| Stars | |
| Definition | A compound which is a tautomer of porphyrin containing a saturated meso carbon atom. |
| Last Modified | 24 February 2011 |
| Submitter | Steve |
| Roles Classification |
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| Biological Role: | cofactor An organic molecule or ion (usually a metal ion) that is required by an enzyme for its activity. It may be attached either loosely (coenzyme) or tightly (prosthetic group). |
| ChEBI Ontology |
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| Outgoing Relation(s) |
| isoporphyrin (CHEBI:52538) is a porphyrins (CHEBI:26214) |
| Incoming Relation(s) |
| phlorin (CHEBI:52560) is a isoporphyrin (CHEBI:52538) |
| Synonym | Source |
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| isoporphyrins | ChEBI |