Hemes

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005183",
  "term": "Hemes",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Porphyrin complexes containing an iron ion, which are prosthetic groups found in many proteins involved in oxygen transport, electron transfer, and catalysis. The iron atom is typically coordinated within the porphyrin ring, and its oxidation state can vary. Hemes are responsible for the red color of blood.",
  "synonyms": [
    "heme derivatives"
  ],
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "ligands"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1339 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/hemes/"
}