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Abstract
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.
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- Haem Oxygenase
- Heme Oxygenase
- Oxygenase, Haem
- Oxygenase, Heme
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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, economics, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, urine.
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98; was HEME OXYGENASE 1980-97 (see under HYDROXYLASES 1980-90)
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- Heme (1966-1979)
- Hydroxylases (1966-1979)
- Oxygenases (1966-1979)
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References
- National Library of Medicine. Heme Oxygenase (Decyclizing). Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D006419. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D006419
- Heme Oxygenase (Decyclizing). In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heme_oxygenase
- Heme Oxygenase (Decyclizing). In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q419972