About The Medical Condition Heme Oxygenase

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Heme Oxygenase

Heme Oxygenase Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Heme Oxygenase Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Heme 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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