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Copper(II) Protoporphyrin IX (free acid) (CAS 14494-37-2)

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Alternate Names:
Cu (II) Protoporphyrin IX (free acid)
Application:
Copper(II) Protoporphyrin IX (free acid) is a negative control for zinc protoporphyrin IX
CAS Number:
14494-37-2
Purity:
≥95%
Molecular Weight:
624.2
Molecular Formula:
C34H32CuN4O4
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Copper(II) Protoporphyrin IX (free acid) is a fascinating chemical compound that has shown immense potential in various research applications. As a metalloporphyrin, it possesses a central copper atom coordinated to a porphyrin ring structure. This compound has been extensively studied for its ability to mimic the function of heme proteins and play a role in biological processes such as oxygen transport and electron transfer. Researchers have utilized Copper(II) Protoporphyrin IX (free acid) to investigate the mechanisms involved in enzymatic reactions, study the binding affinity of metal ions to porphyrin structures, and explore the role of heme analogues in catalysis. Additionally, its unique spectroscopic properties have made it an invaluable tool for studying protein structure and dynamics. The versatility and wide range of applications make Copper(II) Protoporphyrin IX (free acid) a captivating compound for researchers delving into the fascinating world of bioinorganic chemistry.


Copper(II) Protoporphyrin IX (free acid) (CAS 14494-37-2) References

  1. Development of sensitive metalloporphyrin probes for chemiluminescent imaging detection of serum proteins.  |  Liu, X., et al. 2009. Electrophoresis. 30: 3034-3040. PMID: 19711378
  2. Gallium(III), cobalt(III) and copper(II) protoporphyrin IX exhibit antimicrobial activity against Porphyromonas gingivalis by reducing planktonic and biofilm growth and invasion of host epithelial cells.  |  Olczak, T., et al. 2012. Arch Microbiol. 194: 719-24. PMID: 22447101
  3. Copper(II) protoporphyrin IX as a reporter group for the heme environment in myoglobin.  |  Alston, K. and Storm, CB. 1979. Biochemistry. 18: 4292-300. PMID: 226124
  4. The Porphyromonas gingivalis HmuY haemophore binds gallium(iii), zinc(ii), cobalt(iii), manganese(iii), nickel(ii), and copper(ii) protoporphyrin IX but in a manner different to iron(iii) protoporphyrin IX.  |  Wójtowicz, H., et al. 2013. Metallomics. 5: 343-51. PMID: 23392445
  5. Sensitivity of human tissue heme oxygenase to a new synthetic metalloporphyrin.  |  Chernick, RJ., et al. 1989. Hepatology. 10: 365-9. PMID: 2759552
  6. Oxygen equilibrium and electron paramagnetic resonance studies on copper(II)-iron(II) hybrid hemoglobins at room temperature.  |  Shibayama, N., et al. 1995. FEBS Lett. 372: 126-30. PMID: 7556632
  7. Zinc protoporphyrin-IX blocks the effects of metabotropic glutamate receptor activation in the rat nucleus tractus solitarii.  |  Glaum, SR. and Miller, RJ. 1993. Mol Pharmacol. 43: 965-9. PMID: 8391121

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Copper(II) Protoporphyrin IX (free acid), 25 mg

sc-205935
25 mg
$131.00