BioCyc:PORPHOBILSYNTH-RXN
This reaction is part of porphyrin biosynthesis.
2 5-AMINO-LEVULINATE --> PROTON + 2 WATER + PORPHOBILINOGEN
2 5-Aminolevulinate[C5H9NO3] = H+[H] + 2 H2O[H2O] + Porphobilinogen[C10H14N2O4]
DB Links
- BioCyc: PORPHOBILSYNTH-RXN
- EC Number: 4.2.1.24
Alias
Metabolites
Substrates
| metabolite | compartment | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Aminolevulinate Formula: C5H9NO3 |
Cytoplasm |
Products
| metabolite | compartment | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| H+ Formula: H |
Cytoplasm | |
| H2O Formula: H2O |
Cytoplasm | |
| Porphobilinogen Formula: C10H14N2O4 |
Cytoplasm |