The mechanism of haem degradation in vitro. Kinetic evidence for the formation of a haem-oxygen complex.

ABSTRACT: The rate of haem degradation in aqueous pyridine shows a saturation dependence on O2 concentration. CO competitively inhibits the reaction. This is evidence for formation of an iron-O2 complex and is consistent with an intramolecular pathway for haem degradation.

SUBMITTER: Brown SB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1186231 | biostudies-other | 1978 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other