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Haem Oxygenase

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Haem Oxygenase Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Haem Oxygenase?

A mixed function oxidase enzyme which during hemoglobin catabolism catalyzes the degradation of heme to ferrous iron, carbon monoxide and biliverdin in the presence of molecular oxygen and reduced NADPH. The enzyme is induced by metals, particularly cobalt. EC 1.14.99.3.

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