Regulation of Complement Activation by Heme Oxygenase-1 (HO-1) in Kidney Injury
Heme oxygenase is a cytoprotective enzyme with strong antioxidant and anti-apoptotic properties. Its cytoprotective role is mainly attributed to its enzymatic activity, which involves the degradation of heme to biliverdin with simultaneous release of carbon monoxide (CO). Recent studies uncovered a...
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MDPI AG
2021-01-01
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Series: | Antioxidants |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/10/1/60 |