haemcontaining
Haemcontaining is a term used to describe molecules or structures that incorporate a haem group. A haem group, also known as a heme group, is a complex iron-containing porphyrin ring. The porphyrin ring is a large, flat organic molecule made of four smaller nitrogen-containing rings. At the center of this ring is an iron atom, which can exist in either the ferrous (Fe2+) or ferric (Fe3+) state. The presence of the iron atom within the porphyrin structure is crucial for the function of haemcontaining molecules.
These haemcontaining molecules are vital for a wide range of biological processes. The most well-known example
Beyond their roles in oxygen transport and energy metabolism, haemcontaining molecules are also found in enzymes