Heme Catabolism (1/2): Eukaryotic Reactions of Heme to Bilirubin

The video explains the degradation of heme from hemoglobin and dietary sources into bilirubin, highlighting the role of enzymes like heme oxygenase and biliverdin reductase. It discusses bilirubin's solubility issues in newborns with jaundice and the role of UV light in treatment. The process of bilirubin excretion and its transformation by intestinal bacteria into urobilinogen and stercobilin is also covered.

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