Heme and Bilirubin Metabolism

Heme and Bilirubin Metabolism

Biochemistry Topics, Nitrogen Metabolism

Last Updated: February 23, 2026 Introduction to Heme Biosynthesis The processes of heme biosynthesis and degradation to bilirubin constitute the pathways of heme and bilirubin metabolism. Heme molecules are derived from the porphyrins. Porphyrins are complex chemical...