Hemoxygenase-1 in Cardiovascular Disease
Naglaa K. Idriss, MSc,
Andrew D. Blann, PhD and
Gregory Y.H. Lip, MD*
Haemostasis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology Unit, University Department of Medicine, City Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Figure 1 Schematic of Hemoxygenase-1–Catalyzed Biochemical Reactions
Hem released from red blood cells is enzymatically converted into carbon monoxide, bilirubin, and iron. The former is a vasodilator and promoter of angiogenesis. Bilirubin has potential antioxidant activity. Free ferrous iron has potential pro-oxidant activity, although this may be limited by its sequestration by ferritin.
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