Hemeproteins Flashcards
1
Q
What is a hemeprotein?
A
Proteins bound to heme (HEME BEHAVES AS A PROSTHETIC GROUP)
2
Q
Hb A chains
A
α2β2
3
Q
HbA2 chains
A
α2δ2
4
Q
HbF chains
A
α2γ2
5
Q
HbA1c chains
A
α2β2-glucose
6
Q
HbS
A
α2βs2 (valine instead of glutamate)
7
Q
HbC
A
Lysine instead of glutamate in β-chain.