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    GlossaryHeme Oxygenase-1 (HO-1)

    breaks down heme into biliverdin, iron, and carbon monoxide

    Heme Oxygenase-1 (HO-1) is an enzyme that plays a crucial role in breaking down heme, a component of hemoglobin, into biliverdin, free iron, and carbon monoxide. This process not only helps in recycling iron but also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, which can protect cells from damage.

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