BioCyc:UROGENIIISYN-RXN
A reaction in porphyrin biosynthesis. In the presence of EC 4.3.1.8, forms uroporphyrinogen-III from porphobilinogen.
HYDROXYMETHYLBILANE --> WATER + UROPORPHYRINOGEN-III
preuroporphyrinogen(8-)[C40H38N4O17] = H2O[H2O] + uroporphyrinogen III(8-)[C40H36N4O16]
DB Links
- BioCyc: UROGENIIISYN-RXN
- EC Number: 4.2.1.75
Alias
Metabolites
Substrates
| metabolite | compartment | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| preuroporphyrinogen(8-) Formula: C40H38N4O17 |
Cytoplasm |
Products
| metabolite | compartment | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| H2O Formula: H2O |
Cytoplasm | |
| uroporphyrinogen III(8-) Formula: C40H36N4O16 |
Cytoplasm |