ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Ferrihemoglobin

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Ferrihemoglobin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A form of hemoglobin in which the central ferrous iron atom is oxidised to the ferric state.

Meaning

(biochemistry) A form of hemoglobin in which the central ferrous iron atom is oxidised to the ferric state.

Example Sentences

We believe that paclitaxel inhibits the expression of Zo-1 and Claudin-4 and affects TJ integrity, resulting in alveolar-capillary barrier dysfunctions, increased ACM permeability, and exudation of ferrihemoglobin fluid and cells from the capillaries to the alveoli interstitium and even the alveolar cavity, which causes pulmonary edema and, ultimately, ACM thickening and gas diffusion dysfunctions 5 6 .

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include ferrohemoglobin, ferrihemoprotein, ferrocytochrome, hematin, ferrioxidase, holoferritin.

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