Reaction catalyzed by heme oxygenase (biliverdin-producing) (1.14.14.18)
+
[reduced cytochrome P450 reductase]
+
=
+
Fe2+
+
+
[oxidized cytochrome P450 reductase]
+
H2O
protoheme
+
[reduced cytochrome P450 reductase]
+
O2
=
biliverdin
+
Fe2+
+
CO
+
[oxidized cytochrome P450 reductase]
+
H2O
