hemeinduced
Hemeinduced is a term used to describe a condition or phenomenon that is caused by or related to heme. Heme is a crucial component of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen. It is also found in other proteins such as myoglobin and cytochromes. The presence and function of heme are vital for numerous biological processes, but its excess or dysregulation can lead to adverse effects.
Conditions categorized as hemeinduced can manifest in various ways. For example, certain genetic disorders can lead
Furthermore, the breakdown of heme, primarily during the degradation of red blood cells, produces bilirubin. Elevated