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World J Hepatol. Oct 27, 2013; 5(10): 541-549
Published online Oct 27, 2013. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v5.i10.541
Published online Oct 27, 2013. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v5.i10.541
Figure 1 The heme oxygenase enzyme reaction.
Heme is enzymatically degraded to yield carbon monoxide, iron and biliverdin (which is converted into bilirubin in a coupled reaction). CO: Carbon monoxide; NADP: Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate; NADPH: β-Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide 2'-phosphate reduced tetrasodium salt.
- Citation: Origassa CST, Câmara NOS. Cytoprotective role of heme oxygenase-1 and heme degradation derived end products in liver injury. World J Hepatol 2013; 5(10): 541-549
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v5/i10/541.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v5.i10.541