Heme Protein

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Heme Protein Definition

Proteins that contain a metal-containing cofactor that consists of an iron atom contained in the center of a large heterocyclic organic ring called a porphyrin. One of the main functions of heme proteins is the retention of molecular oxygen to deliver it for enzymatic reactions. As a result, many heme-containing enzymes are located in the mitochondrion.

Heme Protein Synonyms

Heme Protein

Terms in Heme Protein category

Hemoglobin