haemoglobin
Oxygen-carrying molecule
Haemoglobin is the iron-containing protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to body tissues and returns carbon dioxide.
Its oxygen-binding capacity gives blood its red color.
Low haemoglobin levels indicate anemia.
The American spelling is hemoglobin.
Heme-binding protein family
- polypeptideAmino acid polymer
- helixSpiraling three-dimensional curve
- subunitsComponent parts of larger units
- geneticRelating to heredity
mutation · synthesis · ribosome · translation · sequence · conformation · denaturation · electrophoresis
Oxygen-carrying blood cells
- hematocritRed cell volume fraction
- circulationMovement through a system
- transfusionTransfer of blood intravenously
- hematologyScience of blood disorders
plasma · CBC · venous · arterial · capillaries · hemolysis · thalassemia · anemia
Iron-porphyrin complex in blood
- ferrousRelating to iron
- FeAtomic symbol, element 26
- ferritinIron-storing blood protein
- anemiaRed cell deficiency
chelation · hemochromatosis · bioavailability · supplements · absorption · fortification
State of complete permeation
- oxygenationAdding breathable gas
- hypoxiaInsufficient tissue oxygenation
- oxyhemoglobinOxygen-carrying blood compound
- deoxyhemoglobinOxygen-free blood protein
SpO2 · affinity · alveoli · cyanosis · hypoxemia · respiratory
Glucose-bound red cell protein
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- screeningEvaluative selection process
globin
Heme-binding protein family
- polypeptideAmino acid polymer
- helixSpiraling three-dimensional curve
- subunitsComponent parts of larger units
genetic · mutation · synthesis · ribosome · translation · sequence · conformation · denaturation · electrophoresis · variant
erythrocytes
Oxygen-carrying blood cells
- hematocritRed cell volume fraction
- circulationMovement through a system
- transfusionTransfer of blood intravenously
hematology · plasma · CBC · venous · arterial · capillaries · hemolysis · thalassemia · anemia · polycythemia
heme
Iron-porphyrin complex in blood
anemia · chelation · hemochromatosis · bioavailability · supplements · absorption · fortification
saturation
State of complete permeation
- oxygenationAdding breathable gas
- hypoxiaInsufficient tissue oxygenation
- oxyhemoglobinOxygen-carrying blood compound
deoxyhemoglobin · SpO2 · affinity · alveoli · cyanosis · hypoxemia · respiratory
HbA1c
Glucose-bound red cell protein
- diabetesMetabolic disorder affecting glucose
- glucosePrimary cellular fuel
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
screening · fasting · prediabetes · diagnosis · electrophoresis
- haemo- wordshaemophilia, haemorrhage, haematology, haemodialysis, haematoma
haemoglobinplasma
Electrified matter state
blood plasma · serum · albumin · white blood cells · platelets