Hb Vaasa or alpha2beta2 (39(C5)Gln replaced by Glu), a mildly unstable variant found in a Finnish family.
1977
A G Kendall, and
A ten Pas, and
J B Wilson, and
N Cope, and
K Bolch, and
T H Huisman
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MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D005260
Female
Females
D005319
Fetal Hemoglobin
The major component of hemoglobin in the fetus. This HEMOGLOBIN has two alpha and two gamma polypeptide subunits in comparison to normal adult hemoglobin, which has two alpha and two beta polypeptide subunits. Fetal hemoglobin concentrations can be elevated (usually above 0.5%) in children and adults affected by LEUKEMIA and several types of ANEMIA.
Hemoglobin F,Hemoglobin, Fetal
D005971
Glutamates
Derivatives of GLUTAMIC ACID. Included under this heading are a broad variety of acid forms, salts, esters, and amides that contain the 2-aminopentanedioic acid structure.
A non-essential amino acid present abundantly throughout the body and is involved in many metabolic processes. It is synthesized from GLUTAMIC ACID and AMMONIA. It is the principal carrier of NITROGEN in the body and is an important energy source for many cells.
D-Glutamine,L-Glutamine,D Glutamine,L Glutamine
D006441
Hemoglobin A
Normal adult human hemoglobin. The globin moiety consists of two alpha and two beta chains.
D006455
Hemoglobins, Abnormal
Hemoglobins characterized by structural alterations within the molecule. The alteration can be either absence, addition or substitution of one or more amino acids in the globin part of the molecule at selected positions in the polypeptide chains.
Abnormal Hemoglobins
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328
Adult
A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.
Adults
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A G Kendall, and
A ten Pas, and
J B Wilson, and
N Cope, and
K Bolch, and
T H Huisman