haematin (Meaning)
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haematin (n.)
Same as Hematin.
Synonyms & Antonyms of haematin
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
haematin Sentence Examples
- Haematin is the iron-containing porphyrin prosthetic group found in haemoglobin and myoglobin.
- The haematin group is responsible for binding oxygen in haemoglobin and facilitates oxygen delivery to tissues.
- Haematin can be converted to biliverdin, a green pigment, through the process of haem catabolism.
- Impaired haematin degradation can lead to the accumulation of porphyrins, causing porphyria, a group of metabolic disorders.
- Haematin inhibits the enzymatic activity of nitric oxide synthase, potentially influencing vasodilation and blood pressure regulation.
- In forensic analysis, haematin detection in bloodstains or other biological samples can be used as evidence of blood.
- Haematin crystals can be visualized under a microscope, providing a diagnostic tool for certain pathological conditions.
- Oral haematin supplements are occasionally used to treat iron deficiency anaemia, particularly in patients with porphyria.
- Haematin has been investigated for its potential role in wound healing and tissue regeneration.
- The binding of haematin to proteins influences their stability, redox properties, and enzymatic function.
FAQs About the word haematin
Same as Hematin.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Haematin is the iron-containing porphyrin prosthetic group found in haemoglobin and myoglobin.
The haematin group is responsible for binding oxygen in haemoglobin and facilitates oxygen delivery to tissues.
Haematin can be converted to biliverdin, a green pigment, through the process of haem catabolism.
Impaired haematin degradation can lead to the accumulation of porphyrins, causing porphyria, a group of metabolic disorders.
