Heme Biosynthesis
human heme biosynthetic pathway
A multi-step route builds heme, the iron-containing cofactor used by hemoglobin and many other proteins.
Overview
EXPLORE BY LEVELAn iron-containing part of hemoglobin where oxygen binds. is a small iron-containing part of The protein in red blood cells that binds and carries oxygen.. Cells build An iron-containing part of hemoglobin where oxygen binds. through a series of steps that move between Cell structures that help release energy from nutrients and perform other essential jobs. and the cell fluid. The iron in An iron-containing part of hemoglobin where oxygen binds. is where oxygen binds.
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Research Claims
Human heme synthesis spans mitochondrial and cytosolic reactions and supplies heme used in hemoglobin.