PTHR11442

Hemoglobin and related oxygen transporters
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PANTHER entry
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Member databasePANTHER
PANTHER typefamily
Short nameHemoglobin_oxygen_transport
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Description

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This family of proteins is involved in the transport of oxygen from respiratory organs to the rest of the body. They contain heme groups that reversibly bind oxygen molecules, facilitating their delivery to tissues that require oxygen for metabolism. Some members of this family also have roles in embryonic development, acting as embryonic hemoglobins. Additionally, certain variants within this family can bind to receptors such as the cannabinoid receptor CNR1, acting as antagonists and influencing signaling pathways related to pain and inflammation.
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