Mg(II) Protoporphyrin IX Dipotassium Salt (CAS 35979-27-2)

Mg(II) Protoporphyrin IX Dipotassium Salt is a compound that functions as a competitive inhibitor of heme oxygenase, an enzyme involved in the degradation of heme to biliverdin. By binding to the active site of heme oxygenase, this compound interferes with the enzymatic conversion of heme, leading to the accumulation of heme and a decrease in the production of biliverdin. This inhibition of heme oxygenase activity can be utilized in experimental applications to study the regulation of heme metabolism and the impact of heme accumulation on cellular processes. Additionally, Mg(II) Protoporphyrin IX Dipotassium Salt may modulate the expression of genes involved in heme metabolism, providing a tool for investigating the transcriptional regulation of heme-related pathways. Mg(II) Protoporphyrin IX Dipotassium Salt′s mode of action as a competitive inhibitor of heme oxygenase may be useful for studying the molecular mechanisms underlying heme metabolism and its impact on cellular physiology.