Porphyrins

Porphyrins - blood
Alternative Names:
Uroporphyrin levels; Protoporphyrin levels; Porphyrins - total; Coproporphyrin levels
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Porphyrins are naturally involved in the production of haem - a molecule that is vital in red blood cells for carrying oxygen. The process involves converting two substances known as porphyrin precursors through a series of steps into haem.
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A person with porphyria makes and excretes excessive amounts of porphyrins. This often causes abnormally high levels of heme in the blood. There are several kinds of porphyria.
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PorphyriaA disorder in which porphyrins build up in the blood and urine.
PorphyrinA type of pigment found in living things, such as chlorophyll which makes plants green or hemoglobin which makes blood red.
SeizureA sudden attack, spasm, or convulsion.
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Hepatic porphyria is an abnormal increase in pigments or colorings (porphyrins) made in the liver. Signs include abnormal sensitivity to light and pain in the abdomen.
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Certain types of bacteria and yeast make red blood cell pigments (porphyrins), which can give the tongue a black appearance.
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Additional information about texaphyrins and porphyrins is provided by the manufacturer. Mfg: Pharmacyclics, Inc. Source: Pharmacyclics, Inc. company fact sheet, March 1996; PR Newswire - 01/07/97, 05/17/99.
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