BioCyc:UROGENDECARBOX-RXN
A reaction in porphyrin biosynthesis.
4 PROTON + UROPORPHYRINOGEN-III --> 4 CARBON-DIOXIDE + COPROPORPHYRINOGEN_III
4 H+[H] + Uroporphyrinogen III[C40H44N4O16] = 4 CO2[CO2] + Coproporphyrinogen III[C36H44N4O8]
DB Links
- BioCyc: UROGENDECARBOX-RXN
- EC Number: 4.1.1.37
Alias
Metabolites
Substrates
| metabolite | compartment | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| H+ Formula: H |
Cytoplasm | |
| Uroporphyrinogen III Formula: C40H44N4O16 |
Cytoplasm |
Products
| metabolite | compartment | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Formula: CO2 |
Cytoplasm | |
| Coproporphyrinogen III Formula: C36H44N4O8 |
Cytoplasm |