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Dictionary of Biological Psychology

heme

Heme is important in several cellular processes, including GENE expression and the transport of PROTEINS: it is present in every type of CELL. Heme is converted by HEME OXYGENASE to CARBON MONOXIDE and biliverdin (a bile pigment).

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Heme from Dictionary of Biological Psychology. ISBN: 0-203-29884-5. Published: 02-22-2001. ©2009 Taylor and Francis. All rights reserved.



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