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heme oxygenase (decyclizing) activity

ID: GO_0004392

Class

Catalysis of the reaction: heme b + 3 O2 + 3 reduced [NADPH-hemoprotein reductase] = biliverdin + CO + Fe2+ + H+ + 3 H2O + 3 oxidized [NADPH-hemoprotein reductase].

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Classification

oxidoreductase activity, acting on paired donors, with incorporation or reduction of molecular oxygen, reduced flavin or flavoprotein as one donor, and incorporation of one atom of oxygen

Alternative Names

Synonym	Scope	Reference
ORP33 proteins	related synonym	1.14.14.18
haem oxidase activity	related synonym	1.14.14.18
heme,hydrogen-donor:oxygen oxidoreductase (alpha-methene-oxidizing, hydroxylating)	related synonym	1.14.14.18
heme oxygenase activity	related synonym	1.14.14.18
heme oxidase activity	related synonym	1.14.14.18
haem oxygenase activity	related synonym	1.14.14.18
haem oxygenase (decyclizing) activity	exact synonym

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