Hydrogen Bonding Activates Ferric Porphyrin Hydroperoxo Species and Drives the Regioselective Heme Oxygenase Reaction

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Heme oxygenase plays a critical role in breaking down heme, avoiding toxicity and producing vital molecules like biliverdin.
Hydrogen bonding within the active site of heme oxygenase enhances the reactivity of ferric hydroperoxide species.
Guanidine group in iron porphyrin mimics heme oxygenase, leading to regioselective hydroxylation of the meso carbon.
This research could improve understanding of heme metabolism and potential applications in biochemistry and medicine.

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Experimental data demonstrates hydrogen bonding activates ferric hydroperoxide in heme oxygenase, suggesting new pathways for biliverdin synthesis.

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Experimental data demonstrates hydrogen bonding activates ferric hydroperoxide in heme oxygenase, suggesting new pathways for biliverdin synthesis.