phylloerythrin

phylloerythrin

English

Etymology

phyllo- +‎ erythr- +‎ -in

Noun

phylloerythrin (uncountable)

1. A derivative of chlorophyll produced in the body and associated with some forms of photosensitivity.
   • 2015 July 2, Conor G. McAloon et al., “Bovine congenital erythropoietic protoporphyria in a crossbred limousin heifer in Ireland”, in Irish Veterinary Journal‎, volume 68, DOI:10.1186/s13620-015-0044-3:

     In this case, a normal end product of chlorophyll metabolism, phylloerythrin, is the photodynamic agent.

Synonyms

• phytoporphyrin