Hemin
Hemin
Hemin (pronounced: /ˈhiːmɪn/), also known as ferriprotoporphyrin IX chloride, is a derivative of heme, a vital component of hemoglobin in red blood cells. It is a dark brown to black crystalline solid that is soluble in water and alcohol.
Etymology
The term "hemin" is derived from the Greek word "haima" meaning "blood". It was first isolated in 1853 by the German chemist Felix Hoppe-Seyler.
Usage
Hemin is used in medical and biochemical research, particularly in studies related to porphyria, a group of rare genetic disorders that affect the nervous system and skin. It is also used in the treatment of acute porphyria attacks.
Related Terms
- Heme: An iron-containing compound that forms the nonprotein part of hemoglobin and some other biological molecules.
- Hemoglobin: A red protein responsible for transporting oxygen in the blood of vertebrates.
- Porphyria: A group of rare genetic disorders that affect the nervous system and skin.
- Felix Hoppe-Seyler: A German physiologist and chemist, and the principal founder of the disciplines of biochemistry and molecular biology.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hemin
- Wikipedia's article - Hemin
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