Heme A
Heme A (or haem A) is a heme, a coordination complex consisting of a macrocyclic ligand called a porphyrin, chelating an iron atom. Heme A is a biomolecule and is produced naturally by many organisms. Heme A, often appears a dichroic green/red when in solution, is a structural relative of heme B, a component of hemoglobin, the red pigment in blood.
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Other names
Iron cytoporphyrin IX, formilporphyrin | |||
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MeSH | Heme+a | ||
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C49H56O6N4Fe | |||
Molar mass | 852.837 | ||
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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