To Prevent Oxidative Stress, What about Protoporphyrin IX, Biliverdin, and Bilirubin?

• Main Authors: Ana Martínez (Author), Isabel López-Rull (Author), Juan A. Fargallo (Author)
• פורמט: ספר
• יצא לאור: MDPI AG, 2023-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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The pigments responsible for eggshell color and patterning in birds are protoporphyrin IX (PP) and biliverdin (BV). Both are involved in the catalytic degradation of the hemo group. Bilirubin (BR), another pigment, is produced when BV is broken down. PP, BV, and BR are free radical scavengers. In th...