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... > Enzymes and Coenzymes > Enzymes > Oxidoreductases > Oxygenases > Mixed Function Oxygenases > Heme Oxygenase (Decyclizing)

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Heme Oxygenase (Decyclizing)  

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  • Haem Oxygenase
  • Heme Oxygenase
  • Oxygenase, Haem
  • Oxygenase, Heme

Scope note

  • 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.

History note

  • 98; was HEME OXYGENASE 1980-97 (see under HYDROXYLASES 1980-90)

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