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Ferrochelatase

Medical Definition:	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.
Also Called:	Zinc Chelatase
CAS Type 1 Name:	CAS Number:	EC 4.99.1.1
Previously Indexed:	Iron (1966-1976),Lyases (1966-1976),Porphyrins (1966-1976),Protoporphyrins (1975-1976)

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