MeSH definition : The major component of hemoglobin in the fetus. This HEMOGLOBIN has two alpha and
two gamma polypeptide subunits in comparison to normal adult hemoglobin, which has
two alpha and two beta polypeptide subunits. Fetal hemoglobin concentrations can be
elevated (usually above 0.5%) in children and adults affected by LEUKEMIA and several
types of ANEMIA.;
MeSH synonym : hemoglobin, fetal; Hemoglobin F;
MeSH CAS label : hemoglobin F;
Registry Number MeSH : 9034-63-3;
MeSH annotation : DF: HBF;
Wikipedia link : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fetal hemoglobin;
The major component of hemoglobin in the fetus. This HEMOGLOBIN has two alpha and
two gamma polypeptide subunits in comparison to normal adult hemoglobin, which has
two alpha and two beta polypeptide subunits. Fetal hemoglobin concentrations can be
elevated (usually above 0.5%) in children and adults affected by LEUKEMIA and several
types of ANEMIA.
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