haemolutein (Meaning)

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haemolutein (n.)

See Hematoidin.

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

Haemolutein, a respiratory protein, is found in the erythrocytes of aquatic annelids, mollusks, and crustaceans.
The haemolutein molecule possesses a large molecular weight and is composed of several subunits.
Haemolutein binds to oxygen reversibly, enabling these organisms to extract oxygen from water.
The haemolutein content of erythrocytes varies depending on the species, age, and environmental conditions.
Haemolutein plays a crucial role in the transport of oxygen from the respiratory organs to the tissues.
The oxygen affinity of haemolutein is influenced by factors such as temperature, pH, and the presence of other molecules.
Haemolutein provides reddish coloration to the erythrocytes, contributing to the characteristic appearance of certain marine invertebrates.
The oxygen-binding properties of haemolutein have been extensively studied for their physiological and ecological significance.
Research is ongoing to explore the potential use of haemolutein as a biomaterial or in the development of artificial blood substitutes.
Haemolutein serves as a valuable model for understanding the molecular mechanisms of oxygen transport and its regulation in aquatic organisms.

See Hematoidin.

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Haemolutein, a respiratory protein, is found in the erythrocytes of aquatic annelids, mollusks, and crustaceans.

The haemolutein molecule possesses a large molecular weight and is composed of several subunits.

Haemolutein binds to oxygen reversibly, enabling these organisms to extract oxygen from water.

The haemolutein content of erythrocytes varies depending on the species, age, and environmental conditions.