globin
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- noun
- /ˈɡloʊbɪn/
- Specialized
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globina
- When production of either alpha or beta globin is impaired, anemia begins at birth or during the first few months and lasts throughout life (McCance & Huether, 2001).
- beta globin
- alpha globin
Examples
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The globin portion acts as a central core for four heme molecules and is responsible for determining how effectively oxygen binds with the hemoglobin molecule.
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Essentially, thalassemia is a disorder of the globin proteins, either alpha globin or beta globin, that directly impairs the ability of RBCs to carry sufficient oxygen for body survival.
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Here are two different globin molecules.
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Each hemoglobin molecule is composed of four heme molecules attached to one globin molecule.
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In thalassemia intermedia, the lack of beta globin is great enough to cause moderately severe anemia and significant health problems, including bone deformities and spleen enlargement.
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Each hemoglobin molecule contains two alpha globin and two beta globin proteins, which help in transporting oxygen.
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The mutation in the beta globin gene can lead to conditions like sickle cell disease, affecting oxygen delivery in the body.
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Research on globin proteins is crucial for understanding various blood disorders and developing effective treatments.
Synonyms
A colorless part of the blood protein hemoglobin after you remove the dark iron part
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Globin comes from the same Latin root glob- as globe and globule, meaning 'ball' or 'round'. These are small, round protein parts of hemoglobin, so globin names the protein portion of the blood's oxygen carrier.