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gamma-Globins  

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Definition

  • Members of the beta-globin family. In humans, two non-allelic types of gamma-globin - A gamma and G gamma are encoded in the beta-globin gene cluster on CHROMOSOME 11. Two gamma-globin chains combine with two ZETA-GLOBIN chains to form the embryonic hemoglobin Portland. Fetal HEMOGLOBIN F is formed from two gamma-globin chains combined with two ALPHA-GLOBIN chains. A type of gamma-globin encoded by the A gamma globin gene on CHROMOSOME 11. A type of gamma-globin encoded by the G gamma globin gene on CHROMOSOME 11.

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  • gamma-Globin

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-KC4FPLZR-F

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