Hemoglobin subunit beta

Definition:

Involved in oxygen transport from the lung to the various peripheral tissues.; LVV-hemorphin-7 potentiates the activity of bradykinin, causing a decrease in blood pressure.; [Spinorphin]: Functions as an endogenous inhibitor of enkephalin-degrading enzymes such as DPP3, and as a selective antagonist of the P2RX3 receptor which is involved in pain signaling, these properties implicate it as a regulator of pain and inflammation.

References:

[1]. María Del Mar Mañú Pereira, et al. Low affinity hemoglobinopathy (Hb Vigo) due to a new mutation of beta globin gene (c200 A>T; Lys>Ile). A cause of rare anemia misdiagnosis. Am J Hematol. 2017 Apr;92(4):E38-E40. [Content Brief]

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