phylloerythrin

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English

Etymology

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

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