Reaction catalyzed by heme oxygenase (biliverdin-producing) (1.14.14.18)
+
electron donor
+
=
+
Fe2+
+
+
oxidized eletron donor
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H2O
+
5-phenylheme
+
electron donor
+
O2
=
biliverdin IXalpha
+
Fe2+
+
CO
+
oxidized eletron donor
+
H2O
+
benzoic acid
