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GO: Molecular Function

heme oxygenase (decyclizing) activity

Term ID
GO:0004392
Synonyms
  • haem oxidase activity
  • haem oxygenase (decyclizing) activity
  • haem oxygenase activity
  • heme oxidase activity
  • heme oxygenase activity
  • heme,hydrogen-donor:oxygen oxidoreductase (alpha-methene-oxidizing, hydroxylating)
  • ORP33 proteins
Definition
Catalysis of the reaction: heme b + 3 O2 + 3 reduced [NADPH-hemoprotein reductase] = biliverdin + CO + Fe2+ + H+ + 3 H2O + 3 oxidized [NADPH-hemoprotein reductase].
References
  • EC:1.14.14.18
  • MetaCyc:HEME-OXYGENASE-DECYCLIZING-RXN
  • RHEA:21764
  • Reactome:R-HSA-189398
Ontology
GO: Molecular Function    QuickGO    AmiGO
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