15,23-dihydrosirohydrochlorin profile

**15,23-Dihydrosirohydrochlorin** is a tetrapyrrole molecule that is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of both heme and chlorophyll. It is a reduced form of sirohydrochlorin, which is itself a reduced form of protoporphyrin IX.

Here's why it's important for research:

* **Understanding Biosynthesis:** Studying 15,23-dihydrosirohydrochlorin helps researchers understand the complex biochemical pathways involved in the synthesis of heme and chlorophyll. These pathways are crucial for a wide range of biological processes, including oxygen transport, photosynthesis, and cellular respiration.
* **Developing New Drugs:** Understanding the mechanisms of heme and chlorophyll biosynthesis can lead to the development of new drugs targeting these pathways. For example, drugs that inhibit the synthesis of heme could be used to treat certain types of cancer.
* **Environmental Research:** Chlorophyll is essential for photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy. Studying the biosynthesis of chlorophyll can help researchers understand the impact of environmental factors on plant growth and development.
* **Understanding Photosynthesis:** 15,23-dihydrosirohydrochlorin is a precursor to chlorophyll, which is essential for photosynthesis. Researchers can study its role in the assembly of the chlorophyll molecule and its function in light harvesting.

**In summary, 15,23-dihydrosirohydrochlorin is a key intermediate in the biosynthesis of heme and chlorophyll, making it a crucial molecule for understanding a wide range of biological processes and for developing new drugs and environmental research applications.**

15,23-dihydrosirohydrochlorin: structure given in first source [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

precorrin-2 : The second intermediate in the biosynthesis of vitamin B12 from uroporphyrinogen III, in which methyl groups have been introduced at positions 2 and 7 of the tetrapyrrole framework. [Chemical Entities of Biological Interest (ChEBI), Hastings J, Owen G, Dekker A, Ennis M, Kale N, Muthukrishnan V, Turner S, Swainston N, Mendes P, Steinbeck C. (2016). ChEBI in 2016: Improved services and an expanding collection of metabolites. Nucleic Acids Res]

ID Source	ID
PubMed CID	5280516
CHEBI ID	50602
MeSH ID	M0174592

Synonym
precorrin 2
C02463
precorrin-2
82542-92-5
DIHYDROSIROHYDROCHLORIN ,
CHEBI:50602
15,23-dihydrosirohydrochlorin
3,3',3'',3'''-[(7s,8s,12s,13s)-3,8,13,17-tetrakis(carboxymethyl)-8,13-dimethyl-7,8,12,13,20,24-hexahydroporphyrin-2,7,12,18-tetrayl]tetrapropanoic acid
3-[(1z,2s,3s,4z,15z,17s,18s)-8,12,17-tris(2-carboxyethyl)-3,7,13,18-tetrakis(carboxymethyl)-3,18-dimethyl-2,10,17,21,22,23-hexahydroporphyrin-2-yl]propanoic acid
3,3',3'',3'''-[(7s,8s,12s,13s)-3,8,13,17-tetrakis(carboxymethyl)-8,13-dimethyl-7,8,12,13,20,24-hexahydroporphyrin-2,7,1
2,18-tetrayl]tetrapropanoic acid

Timeframe	Studies, This Drug (%)	All Drugs %
pre-1990	0 (0.00)	18.7374
1990's	8 (44.44)	18.2507
2000's	7 (38.89)	29.6817
2010's	2 (11.11)	24.3611
2020's	1 (5.56)	2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Publication Type	This drug (%)	All Drugs (%)
Trials	0 (0.00%)	5.53%
Reviews	0 (0.00%)	6.00%
Case Studies	0 (0.00%)	4.05%
Observational	0 (0.00%)	0.25%
Other	18 (100.00%)	84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Substance	Relationship Strength	Studies	Classes	Roles
aminolevulinic acid Aminolevulinic Acid: A compound produced from succinyl-CoA and GLYCINE as an intermediate in heme synthesis. It is used as a PHOTOCHEMOTHERAPY for actinic KERATOSIS.. 5-aminolevulinic acid : The simplest delta-amino acid in which the hydrogens at the gamma position are replaced by an oxo group. It is metabolised to protoporphyrin IX, a photoactive compound which accumulates in the skin. Used (in the form of the hydrochloride salt)in combination with blue light illumination for the treatment of minimally to moderately thick actinic keratosis of the face or scalp.	2.05	1	4-oxo monocarboxylic acid; amino acid zwitterion; delta-amino acid	antineoplastic agent; dermatologic drug; Escherichia coli metabolite; human metabolite; mouse metabolite; photosensitizing agent; plant metabolite; prodrug; Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite
uroporphyrinogen iii Uroporphyrinogens: Porphyrinogens which are intermediates in heme biosynthesis. They have four acetic acid and four propionic acid side chains attached to the pyrrole rings. Uroporphyrinogen I and III are formed from polypyrryl methane in the presence of uroporphyrinogen III cosynthetase and uroporphyrin I synthetase, respectively. They can yield uroporphyrins by autooxidation or coproporphyrinogens by decarboxylation.	3.4	7	uroporphyrinogen	Escherichia coli metabolite; mouse metabolite
methionine Methionine: A sulfur-containing essential L-amino acid that is important in many body functions.. methionine : A sulfur-containing amino acid that is butyric acid bearing an amino substituent at position 2 and a methylthio substituent at position 4.	2.47	2	aspartate family amino acid; L-alpha-amino acid; methionine zwitterion; methionine; proteinogenic amino acid	antidote to paracetamol poisoning; human metabolite; micronutrient; mouse metabolite; nutraceutical
pyrroles 1H-pyrrole : A tautomer of pyrrole that has the double bonds at positions 2 and 4.. pyrrole : A five-membered monocyclic heteroarene comprising one NH and four CH units which forms the parent compound of the pyrrole group of compounds. Its five-membered ring structure has three tautomers. A 'closed class'.. azole : Any monocyclic heteroarene consisting of a five-membered ring containing nitrogen. Azoles can also contain one or more other non-carbon atoms, such as nitrogen, sulfur or oxygen.	2	1	pyrrole; secondary amine
potassium cyanide [no description available]	1.99	1	cyanide salt; one-carbon compound; potassium salt	EC 1.15.1.1 (superoxide dismutase) inhibitor; EC 1.9.3.1 (cytochrome c oxidase) inhibitor; neurotoxin
methionine methyl ester [no description available]	2.03	1
cobalt Cobalt: A trace element that is a component of vitamin B12. It has the atomic symbol Co, atomic number 27, and atomic weight 58.93. It is used in nuclear weapons, alloys, and pigments. Deficiency in animals leads to anemia; its excess in humans can lead to erythrocytosis.. cobalt(1+) : A monovalent inorganic cation obtained from cobalt.. cobalt atom : A cobalt group element atom that has atomic number 27.	2.42	2	cobalt group element atom; metal allergen	micronutrient
sirohydrochlorin [no description available]	2.45	2
nadp [no description available]	1.98	1
cobyrinic acid cobyrinic acid: structure	1.97	1	cobalt-corrinoid heptacarboxylic acid; cobyrinic acid
s-adenosylmethionine (R)-S-adenosyl-L-methionine : An S-adenosyl-L-methionine that has R-configuration.. S-adenosyl-L-methionine zwitterion : A zwitterionic tautomer of S-adenosyl-L-methionine arising from shift of the proton from the carboxy group to the amino group.. (R)-S-adenosyl-L-methionine zwitterion : An S-adenosyl-L-methionine zwitterion that has R-configuration; major species at pH 7.3.. (S)-S-adenosyl-L-methionine zwitterion : An S-adenosyl-L-methionine zwitterion that has S-configuration; major species at pH 7.3.. S-adenosyl-L-methionine : A sulfonium compound that is the S-adenosyl derivative of L-methionine. It is an intermediate in the metabolic pathway of methionine.	3.1	5	organic cation; sulfonium compound	coenzyme; cofactor; human metabolite; micronutrient; Mycoplasma genitalium metabolite; nutraceutical; Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite
heme Heme: The color-furnishing portion of hemoglobin. It is found free in tissues and as the prosthetic group in many hemeproteins.. ferroheme : Any iron(II)--porphyrin coordination complex.. ferroheme b : Heme b in which the iron has oxidation state +2.. heme : A heme is any tetrapyrrolic chelate of iron.	3.72	10
heme d1 heme d1: extractable heme from Pseudomonas nitrite reductase. ferroheme d1 : A ferroheme having four carboxy groups and oxo groups on two of the pyrrole rings.	2.02	1
siroheme [no description available]	3.12	5
vitamin b 12 Vitamin B 12: A cobalt-containing coordination compound produced by intestinal micro-organisms and found also in soil and water. Higher plants do not concentrate vitamin B 12 from the soil and so are a poor source of the substance as compared with animal tissues. INTRINSIC FACTOR is important for the assimilation of vitamin B 12.	3.24	6

15,23-dihydrosirohydrochlorin

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