Reaction: coproporphyrinogen III + O2 + 2 H+ = protoporphyrinogen-IX + 2 CO2 + 2 H2O
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Other name(s): coproporphyrinogen III oxidase; coproporphyrinogenase
Systematic name: coproporphyrinogen:oxygen oxidoreductase (decarboxylating)
Links to other databases: BRENDA, EXPASY, KEGG, Metacyc, PDB, CAS registry number: 9076-84-0
References:
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