Uroporphyrinogens

Porphyrinogens which are intermediates in heme biosynthesis. They have four acetic acid and four propionic acid side chains attached to the pyrrole rings. Uroporphyrinogen I and III are formed from polypyrryl methane in the presence of uroporphyrinogen III cosynthetase and uroporphyrin I synthetase, respectively. They can yield uroporphyrins by autooxidation or coproporphyrinogens by decarboxylation.

Also Known As:

Uroporphyrinogen III

Heterocyclic Compounds: 198
- 1-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - Azoles: 2138
    - Pyrroles: 369
      - Tetrapyrroles: 70
        Porphyrins: 3316
        Porphyrinogens: 11
        Uroporphyrinogens: 16
- Fused-Ring Heterocyclic Compounds
  - 4 or More Rings Heterocyclic Compounds
    - Tetrapyrroles: 70
      - Porphyrins: 3316
        Porphyrinogens: 11
        Uroporphyrinogens: 16
Polycyclic Compounds: 6
- Macrocyclic Compounds: 15
  - Tetrapyrroles: 70
    - Porphyrins: 3316
      - Porphyrinogens: 11
        Uroporphyrinogens: 16

N(D)-methyl-1-formylbilane

Bio-Agent Context: Research Results