Description General description Biliverdin (BV) is considered as a near-infrared (NIR)-absorbing pigment, that is endogenic. Application Biliverdin hydrochloride has been used: • to add to Fucci-containing cells to improve the mIFP signal • to examine its impact on infrared fluorescent protein (iRFP) in some retinal preparations Biochem/physiol Actions Biliverdin is a linear tetrapyrrolic intermediate of heme degradation (heme catabolism) to bilirubin . The bile of amphibia and birds contains only biliverdine, no bilirubin. Biliverdin also shows antioxidant activities. Packaging Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.