Porphyrin chemistry and its metal complexes constitute a vibrant field in modern chemical research, linking the realms of organic synthesis, coordination chemistry and materials science. The unique ...

Natural porphyrins are vital molecules participating in many biological processes. Numerous numbers of porphyrin, metallporphyrin, and their derivatives have been synthesized as catalysts, ...

Nature uses porphyrins for all kinds of things. The aromatic, disc-shaped molecules form the functional core of systems that transport oxygen, catalyze biochemical transformations, and harvest light, ...

This review is led by Dr. Xiu-Ping Yan (State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University). Natural porphyrins are vital molecules participating in many biological processes.