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CAS 9008-02-0

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Hemoglobins

Description:
Hemoglobins are a group of iron-containing proteins found primarily in red blood cells, responsible for the transport of oxygen from the lungs to tissues and the return of carbon dioxide from tissues back to the lungs. The CAS number 9008-02-0 refers specifically to a mixture of hemoglobin proteins, which can vary in structure and function depending on the species and the specific type of hemoglobin. Hemoglobins exhibit a quaternary structure, typically composed of four polypeptide chains, each containing a heme group that binds oxygen. This binding is cooperative, meaning that the binding of oxygen to one heme group increases the affinity of the remaining heme groups for oxygen. Hemoglobins also play a role in maintaining blood pH and facilitating the transport of carbon dioxide. They can undergo conformational changes in response to various physiological conditions, such as pH and carbon dioxide levels, which influence their oxygen-binding capacity. Overall, hemoglobins are crucial for efficient respiratory gas exchange in aerobic organisms.
Formula:Unspecified
Synonyms:
  • Abnormal Hb
  • Abnormal Hbs
  • Abnormal blood pigment
  • Abnormal hemoglobins
  • Adducts hemoglobins
  • ApoHb
  • ApoHbs
  • Apohemoglobins
  • Blood pigments
  • Cobaltohemoglobins
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