Review article

Porphyrinuria in lead poisoning

D. Djurić ; Institut za medicinska istraživanja Jugoslauenske akademije, Zagreb

Abstract

Chemical and physical properties of porphyrines and their metabolism in human body are briefly described. Biosynthesis of porphyrines, production of methaemoglobin, and the influence of lead on this process are discussed in more detail. A review is given of the literature concerning the determination of coproporphyrine in urine as a method both for the detection of increased exposition to lead and early diagnosis of lead poisoning.

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Hrčak ID:

186537

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/186537

Publication date:

19.12.1955.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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