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aminolevulinic acid 1 |
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aminolevulinic acid (ALA)1 [am′inōlev′o̅o̅lin′ik] the aliphatic precursor of heme. It is formed in the body from the condensation of glycine and succinyl coenzyme A and undergoes further condensation to form porphobilinogen. Aminolevulinic acid may be detected in the urine of some patients with porphyria, liver disease, and lead poisoning. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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