In porphyra cutanea tarda the type of porphyrin excreted in urine is
Porphyria cutanea tarda is also known as cutaneous hepatic porphyria. The paial deficiency of enzyme Uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase is responsible for the occurrence of porphyria cutanea tarda. Hence there is an increased excretion of uroporphyrins 1 and 3
Coproporphyrin - I
Uroporphyrin - I
Uroporphyrins - II
Type I & III uroporphyrins
Metabolism of protein and amino acid