Zinc protoporphyrin

• Catalog Number: orb1473176
• Category: Small Molecules
• Description: Zinc Protoporphyrin (Zn(II)-protoporphyrin IX) is an orally active and competitive heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) inhibitor and markedly attenuates the protective effects of Phloroglucinol (PG) against H2O2[1]. Zinc Protoporphyrin is used as a screening marker of iron deficiency in individual pregnant women and children, but also to assess population iron status in combination with haemoglobin concentration[2]. Zinc Protoporphyrin has anti-cancer activity[3].
• CAS Number: [15442-64-5]
• MW: 626.03228
• SMILES: C=CC1=C(C)C2=CC3=NC(=CC4=NC(=CC5=C(C=C)C(=C(C=C1[N-]2)N5)C)C(=C4CCC(=O)O)C)C(=C3C)CCC(=O)[O-].[Zn+2]
• Formula: C₃₄H₃₂N₄O₄-2.ZN+2
• Note: For research use only
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.