EC 1.14.99.3

Heme Oxygenase

(Mechanism)

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The intermediates shown in brackets are not released from the enzyme. The electrons are supplied by NAD(P)H in the presence of EC 1.6.2.4 NADPH—hemoprotein reductase.

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biliverdin metabolism
protoheme biosynthesis
EC 1.6.2.4 NADPH—hemoprotein reductase
EC 1.14.99.3 heme oxygenase (biliverdin-producing) now EC 1.14.14.18