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ferrochelatase

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ferrochelatase
an enzyme involved in the incorporation of elemental iron into the hemoglobin synthesis cycle. Called also heme synthetase.


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Pb also interferes with the normal functioning of the intramitochondrial enzyme ferrochelatase, which is responsible for the chelation of iron by protoporphyrin.
A critical review of biomarkers used for monitoring human exposure to ... by Parsons, Patrick J. / Environmental Health Perspectives
We hypothesized that the different bioavailability of PbB determined by ALAD isotypes differentially affects ferrochelatase activity and therefore Hb synthesis.
The protective effect of [delta]-aminolevulinic acid dehydratase 1-2 ... by Lee, Byung-Kook / Environmental Health Perspectives
1976) Pb Inhibition of ferrochelatase NOAEL: 25 [micro]g/dL resulting in accumulation of eryhrocyte protoporphyrin (Mushak et al.
Assessing potential risk of heavy metal exposure from consumption of ... by Thornton, Iain / Environmental Health Perspectives
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