| Gene Symbol | HMOX2PROTEIN |
| Chromosome | 16q13.3 |
| Protein Type | Enzyme |
| Function | is a constitutively expressed enzyme that catalyzes the degradation of heme into biliverdin, carbon monoxide, and free iron. |
| GeneCards | HMOX2PROTEIN |
| Human Protein Atlas | HMOX2PROTEIN |
| N-terminal membrane anchor | Anchors to endoplasmic reticulum |
| Heme-binding pocket | Contains the catalytic site |
| Histidine-rich region | Potential metal binding site |
| C-terminal domain | Contains heme regulatory motifs (HRMs) |
| Biliverdin | Converted to bilirubin, an antioxidant |
| Carbon monoxide (CO) | Signaling molecule |
| Free iron | Recycled via ferritin storage |
| Associated Diseases | neurodegeneration |
| Databases | GeneCardsUniProtNCBI GeneHPASTRING |
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