Enzyme involved in Variegate porphyria
Enzyme InvolvedType Major Signs and SymptomsResults of Laboratory TestsProtoporphyrinogen oxidaseVariegate porphyria (hepatic)Photosensitivity, abdominal pain,neuropsychiatric symptomsUrinary ALA, PBG, and coproporphyrinIII and fecal protoporphyrinIX increasedRef: Harper&;s Biochemistry; 30th edition; Chapter 31 Porphyrins & Bile Pigments
Ferrochelatase
Protoporphyrinogen oxidase
Uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase
ALA dehydratase
Metabolism of protein and amino acid