aminolevulinic acid

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What does aminolevulinic acid mean?

Any amino derivative of levulinic acid, but especially 5-aminolevulinic acid which is an intermediate in the biosynthesis of porphyrin

Where does aminolevulinic acid come from?

From amino + levulinic acid.

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