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].
Cat.No
DC80075
Name
Zinc protoporphyrin
Chemical Properties
CAS
15442-64-5
Formula
C34H32N4O4-2.ZN+2
MW
626.03228
Storage
-20°C, sealed storage, away from moisture
References
[1]. Park C, et al. Protective Effect of Phloroglucinol on Oxidative Stress-Induced DNA Damage and Apoptosisthrough Activation of the Nrf2/HO-1 Signaling Pathway in HaCaT Human Keratinocytes. Mar Drugs. 2019 Apr 13;17(4).
[2]. Mwangi MN, et al. Diagnostic utility of zinc protoporphyrin to detect iron deficiency in Kenyan pregnant women. BMC Med. 2014 Nov 26;12:229.
[3]. Nowis D, et al. Zinc protoporphyrin IX, a heme oxygenase-1 inhibitor, demonstrates potent antitumor effects but is unable to potentiate antitumor effects of chemotherapeutics in mice. BMC Cancer. 2008 Jul 11;8:197.
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