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Hemoglobin A2  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An adult hemoglobin component normally present in hemolysates from human erythrocytes in concentrations of about 3%. The hemoglobin is composed of two alpha chains and two delta chains. The percentage of HbA2 varies in some hematologic disorders, but is about double in beta-thalassemia.

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Entry terms

  • 9034-53-1

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-ZGBWVQMN-0

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