Reaction Details
Reaction:
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Heme b + O2Beta biliverdin + Delta biliverdin + CO + Fe

Enzymes:
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MetaCyc 1.14.14.18
References:
  • Wegele, R., Tasler, R., Zeng, Y., Rivera, M., Frankenberg-Dinkel, N. (2004). "The Heme Oxygenase(s)-Phytochrome System of Pseudomonas aeruginosa." J Biol Chem. Pubmed:  15310749
  • Caignan, G.A., Deshmukh, R., Wilks, A., Zeng, Y., Huang, H.W., Moenne-Loccoz, P., Bunce, R.A, Eastman, M.A., Rivera, M. (2002). "Oxidation of heme to beta- and delta-biliverdin by Pseudomonas aeruginosa heme oxygenase as a consequence of an unusual seating of the heme." J Am Chem Society. Pubmed: 12475329