Globin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡləʊ.bɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Globin is a noun meaning (biochemistry) Any globular protein that incorporates a globin fold.
Meaning
(biochemistry) Any globular protein that incorporates a globin fold.
More Meanings
- (biochemistry) One of several polypeptides that are the protein components of haemoglobin or myoglobin.
Example Sentences
The results showed that the globin expression in the erythroid cells in individual clones changed in a time-dependent manner.
Globin switches in yolk sac–like primitive and fetal-like definitive red blood cells produced from human embryonic stem cells [title of article]
Injuries and conditions that cause an acid pH environment cause the globin (protein) molecule to separate from the ferrihemate (iron-containing) component of the myoglobin molecule.
Word Forms
- globins
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include microglobin, flavoglobin, globuline, neuroglobin, protoglobin, cytoglobin.
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