Coproporphyrins

Porphyrins with four methyl and four propionic acid side chains attached to the pyrrole rings. Elevated levels of Coproporphyrin III in the urine and feces are major findings in patients with HEREDITARY COPROPORPHYRIA.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): D03.383.129.578.840.500.250, D03.633.400.909.500.250, D04.345.783.500.250, D23.767.727.250

MeSH Unique ID: D003306

Previous Indexing:

• Porphyrins (1969-1974)

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Heterocyclic Compounds
Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring
Azoles
Pyrroles
Tetrapyrroles
Porphyrins
Coproporphyrins

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Heterocyclic Compounds
Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring
Heterocyclic Compounds, 4 or More Rings
Tetrapyrroles
Porphyrins
Coproporphyrins

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Polycyclic Compounds
Macrocyclic Compounds
Tetrapyrroles
Porphyrins
Coproporphyrins

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Biological Factors
Pigments, Biological
Porphyrins
Coproporphyrins