Porphyrins

1. Summarize the structure and function of porphyrins in the body
2. Outline (or draw) the synthesis of porphyrins and hemoglobin
3. Identify three porphyrias and describe the etiology and clinical presentation of each
4. Describe the principle for each of the following porphyrin assays: PBG, ALA, uroporphyrin, coproporphyrin, and Protoporphyrin
5. Describe the structure and function of myoglobin, and the clinical significance of abnormal myoglobin levels

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