Zinc protoporphyrin
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| Zinc protoporphyrin | |
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| CAS number | [15442-64-5] |
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| Molecular formula | C34H32N4O4Zn |
| Molar mass | 626.032 g/mol |
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Zinc protoporphyrin is a compound found in red blood cells when heme production is inhibited by lead. It has been used as a test for lead poisoning.[1][2]
[edit] References
- ^ Martin CJ, Werntz CL, Ducatman AM (December 2004). "The interpretation of zinc protoporphyrin changes in lead intoxication: a case report and review of the literature". Occup Med (Lond) 54 (8): 587–91. doi:. PMID 15576877.
- ^ Verschoor M, Herber R, Zielhuis R, Wibowo A (1987). "Zinc protoporphyrin as an indicator of lead exposure: precision of zinc protoporphyrin measurements". Int Arch Occup Environ Health 59 (6): 613–21. PMID 3679557.
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