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== '''Deoxyhemoglobin''' == | == '''Deoxyhemoglobin''' == | ||
The major oxygen-binding molecule in man, responsible for binding oxygen in the lung and transporting it to the tissues by means of circulation. | The major oxygen-binding molecule in man, responsible for binding oxygen in the lung and transporting it to the tissues by means of circulation. | ||
Haemoglobin (Hb) is an iron Fe chelate tightly binding one Fe ion in its II oxidation state where it carries the charge 2+(ferrous ion). If no oxygen molecule is bound it is called deoxyhaemoglobin. Deoxyhaemoglobin is a tetramer of | Haemoglobin (Hb) is an iron Fe chelate tightly binding one Fe ion in its II oxidation state where it carries the charge 2+(ferrous ion). If no oxygen molecule is bound it is called deoxyhaemoglobin. Deoxyhaemoglobin is a tetramer of <scene name='Sandbox4/Alpha2beta2/3'>alpha and beta strands</scene>. The <scene name='Sandbox4/Overall_structure/2'>Overall Structure</scene> of the protein-deoxyhaemoglobin is shown here. Deoxyhemoglobin contanis a <scene name='Sandbox4/Heme_group/3'>Heme group</scene>, as well as a <scene name='Sandbox4/Hydrophobic/5'>hydrophobic group</scene>(highlighted in yellow) | ||
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