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heme a biosynthesis

Proteins (4)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
Protoheme IX farnesyltransferase 1EC 2.5.1.141; Heme B farnesyltransferase 1; Heme O synthase 1Bacillus subtilis subsp. subtilis str. 168
Protoheme IX farnesyltransferaseEC 2.5.1.141; Heme B farnesyltransferase; Heme O synthaseEscherichia coli K-12
Protoheme IX farnesyltransferase 2EC 2.5.1.141; Heme B farnesyltransferase 2; Heme O synthase 2Bacillus subtilis subsp. subtilis str. 168
Protoheme IX farnesyltransferase, mitochondrialEC 2.5.1.141; Heme O synthaseHomo sapiens (human)

Compounds (6)

CompoundDescription
diphosphoric acid
MagnesiumA metallic element that has the atomic symbol Mg, atomic number 12, and atomic weight 24.31. It is important for the activity of many enzymes, especially those involved in OXIDATIVE PHOSPHORYLATION.
WaterA clear, odorless, tasteless liquid that is essential for most animal and plant life and is an excellent solvent for many substances. The chemical formula is hydrogen oxide (H2O). (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
OxygenAn element with atomic symbol O, atomic number 8, and atomic weight [15.99903; 15.99977]. It is the most abundant element on earth and essential for respiration.
farnesyl pyrophosphatea sesquiterpene that dimerizes to SQUALENE; RN given refers to cpd without isomeric designation
hemeThe color-furnishing portion of hemoglobin. It is found free in tissues and as the prosthetic group in many hemeproteins.