Volume 70, Issue 3, Pages 432-443 (August 2006) Heme oxygenase-1: A provenance for cytoprotective pathways in the kidney and other tissues K.A. Nath Kidney International Volume 70, Issue 3, Pages 432-443 (August 2006) DOI: 10.1038/sj.ki.5001565 Copyright © 2006 International Society of Nephrology Terms and Conditions
Figure 1 Overview of cellular metabolism of heme depicting synthesis and utilization of heme, and destabilization of heme proteins. HO catalyzes the conversion of heme to biliverdin, releasing iron (Fe) and CO; biliverdin reductase catalyzes the conversion of biliverdin to bilirubin. Kidney International 2006 70, 432-443DOI: (10.1038/sj.ki.5001565) Copyright © 2006 International Society of Nephrology Terms and Conditions
Figure 2 Cellular effects of products of the HO-1 system. Kidney International 2006 70, 432-443DOI: (10.1038/sj.ki.5001565) Copyright © 2006 International Society of Nephrology Terms and Conditions