Role of Heme Oxygenase as a Modulator of Heme-Mediated Pathways
The heme oxygenase (HO) system is essential for heme and iron homeostasis and necessary for adaptation to cell stress. HO degrades heme to biliverdin (BV), carbon monoxide (CO) and ferrous iron. Although mostly beneficial, the HO reaction can also produce deleterious effects, predominantly attribute...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-10-01
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| Series: | Antioxidants |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/8/10/475 |