GLOBIN

Globin

The globins are a family of globular proteins, which are thought to share a common ancestor. These proteins all incorporate the globin fold, a series of eight alpha helical segments. Two prominent members of this family include myoglobin and hemoglobin, which both bind the heme prosthetic group. Both of these proteins are reversible oxygen binders.

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globin

Noun

  1. One of several polypeptides that are the protein components of haemoglobin in blood.


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