heme oxygenase (decyclizing) activity

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Nameheme oxygenase (decyclizing) activity
IDGO_0004392
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Molecular function

Exact synonym

haem oxygenase (decyclizing) activity

Description

Catalysis of the reaction: heme b + 3 O2 + 3 reduced [NADPH-hemoprotein reductase] = biliverdin + CO + Fe2+ + H+ + 3 H2O + 3 oxidized [NADPH-hemoprotein reductase].

Related synonym

ORP33 proteins, haem oxidase activity, haem oxygenase activity, heme oxidase activity, heme oxygenase activity, heme,hydrogen-donor:oxygen oxidoreductase (alpha-methene-oxidizing, hydroxylating)

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