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Hemoglobin Subunit Delta

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Hemoglobin subunit delta (147 aa, ~16 kDa) is encoded by the human HBD gene. This protein plays a role in the transport of oxygen to tissues of the adult body. [ ]

Term info

Label

Hemoglobin Subunit Delta

Synonyms
  • Delta-Globin
  • Hemoglobin Delta Chain
  • Hemoglobin Subunit Delta
DesignNote

Hemoglobin subunit delta accounts for only ~3% of total hemoglobin in adults.

OMIM Number

142000

Preferred Name

Hemoglobin Subunit Delta

Semantic Type

Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

Swiss Prot

P02042

UMLS CUI

C0011244

code

C84980