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Crystal structure of IsdG from Bacillus cereus in complex with heme
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Structural highlights
FunctionHDOX_BACCR Allows bacterial pathogens to use the host heme as an iron source. Catalyzes the oxidative degradation of the heme macrocyclic porphyrin ring to the biliverdin in the presence of a suitable electron donor such as ascorbate or NADPH--cytochrome P450 reductase, with subsequent release of free iron.[HAMAP-Rule:MF_01272] Contents | ||||||||||||||||||||
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