Six electrons are oxidized in protophorphyrinogen IX (PPGEN9) to form the planar macrocycle protoporphyrin IX (PRIN9). This reaction is performed by the enzyme protoporphyrinogen oxidase (PPO). PPO functions as a homodimer containing one non-covalently-bound FAD. The protein resides on the outer surface of the inner mitochondrial membrane. PPO deficiency is associated with variegate porphyria in vivo.
Dailey, TA, Dailey, HA
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