Tagged: Heme structure

May 19, 2020

Heme biosynthesis and Disorder, Types of porphyrias, Fate of RBs and Catabolism of Hemoglobin

Heme consists of a ringlike organic compound known as porphyrin and attached to an iron atom, It is the iron atom that reversibly binds oxygen as the blood travels between the lungs & the...

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May 15, 2020

Hemoglobin structure, review and Types of normal hemoglobin

Hemoglobin consists of Heme (It is an iron-porphyrin compound composed of Porphyrins and iron), and Globin (protein part or apoprotein), The transport of O2 is based on a physical interaction between molecular O2 and...