Oxidation reactions of cellular and acellular hemoglobins: Implications for human health
Oxygen reversibly binds to the redox active iron, a transition metal in human Hemoglobin (Hb), which subsequently undergoes oxidation in air. This process is akin to iron rusting in non-biological systems. This results in the formation of non-oxygen carrying methemoglobin (ferric) (Fe3+) and reactiv...
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2022-11-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Medical Technology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmedt.2022.1068972/full |