Biliverdin reductase A explained

Biliverdin reductase A is a protein that in humans is encoded by the BLVRA gene.^{[1] [2]}

Function

The protein encoded by this gene belongs to the biliverdin reductase family, members of which catalyze the conversion of biliverdin to bilirubin in the presence of NADPH or NADH.^[1]

Clinical significance

Mutations in this gene are associated with hyperbiliverdinemia.^[1]

External links

• • PDBe-KB provides an overview of all the structure information available in the PDB for Human Biliverdin reductase A

Notes and References

1. Web site: Entrez Gene: Biliverdin reductase A .
2. Book: Schomburg D, Schomburg I, Chang A . Class 1 Oxidoreductases V . Springer Handbook of Enzymes . 21 . 2nd . 2004 . Springer Science & Business Media . 978-3-540-22515-7 . 140–.