Ferrochelatase, Mitochondrial

Preferred Label : Ferrochelatase, Mitochondrial;

NCIt synonyms : Heme Synthetase; EC 4.98.1.1; Heme Synthase; FECH; Ferrochelatase; Protoheme Ferro-Lyase;

NCIt definition : Ferrochelatase, mitochondrial (423 aa, 48 kDa) is encoded by the human FECH gene. This protein plays a role in catalyzing the insertion of ferrous ion into protoporphyrin IX to form heme.;

Details

Origin ID

C216134;

OMIM relation
- Ferrochelatase [OMIM gene]
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- Enzyme Gene [NCIt concept]
- FECH Gene [NCIt concept]
- Lyase Gene [NCIt concept]
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- Inner Mitochondrial Membrane [NCIt concept]
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- Substrate Interaction Domain [NCIt concept]
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- HIF-1-Alpha Transcription Factor Pathway [NCIt concept]
- Porphyrin and Chlorophyll Metabolism Pathway [NCIt concept]
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- Biosynthetic Process [NCIt concept]
- Iron Chelation [NCIt concept]

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