Biliverdin Biosynthesis

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biliverdin metabolism
protoheme biosynthesis
EC 1.14.14.18 heme oxygenase (biliverdin-producing) (mechanism)
EC 1.14.15.20 heme oxygenase (biliverdin-producing, ferredoxin)
EC 1.14.99.58 heme oxygenase (biliverdin-IX-β and δ-forming)