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Biochemistry Metabolism of protein and amino acid 54f58f03

Enzyme involved in Variegate porphyria

A
Ferrochelatase
B
Protoporphyrinogen oxidase
C
Uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase
D
ALA dehydratase
High-Yield Explanation
Enzyme InvolvedType Major Signs and SymptomsResults of Laboratory TestsProtoporphyrinogen oxidaseVariegate porphyria (hepatic)Photosensitivity, abdominal pain,neuropsychiatric symptomsUrinary ALA, PBG, and coproporphyrinIII and fecal protoporphyrinIX increasedRef: Harper&;s Biochemistry; 30th edition; Chapter 31 Porphyrins & Bile Pigments

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