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Ferrochelatase

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Ferrochelatase Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Ferrochelatase?

An enzyme widely distributed in cells and tissues. It is located in the inner mitochondrial membrane and catalyzes the formation of heme from protoporphyrin IX and ferrous ions during the terminal step in the heme biosynthetic pathway. EC 4.99.1.1.

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