Coproporphyrinogen Oxidase: Physiology, Biochemistry, and Organic Mechanism

Coproporphyrinogen Oxidase: Physiology, Biochemistry, and Organic Mechanism

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The video explores the physiology, biochemistry, and mechanism of copro porphyrinogen oxidase, an enzyme involved in heme synthesis. It discusses the enzyme's systematic name, subcellular location, and recent discoveries about its mechanism. The video also covers the genetic mutation leading to enzyme deficiency, known as porphyria, and compares the enzyme's oxidative decarboxylation process with other enzymes. The video concludes with a brief mention of future topics related to protoporphyrinogen and heme B synthesis.

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