ferrochelatase activity

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Nameferrochelatase activity
IDGO_0004325
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Molecular function

Exact synonym

ferro-protoporphyrin chelatase activity, protoheme ferro-lyase (protoporphyrin-forming), protoheme ferro-lyase activity, protoheme ferrolyase activity

Description

Catalysis of the reaction: heme B (protoheme) + H+ = Fe(2+) + protoporphyrin IX.

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