Biliverdin

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Also known as:  Biliverdine;  Choleverdin

 

Description

Biliverdin is a green Bile Pigment that is the oxidized form of Bilirubin - its chemical structure is almost identical to that of Bilirubin.

 

Biological Function of Biliverdin

Metabolism

 Hemoglobin is broken down into Biliverdin by the Liver and eliminated from the body via the Bile.

 

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