Collected reprints: Abstract 3580
Collected reprints
Abstract
Van den Branden, C.; D'Hondt, J.; Moens, L.; Decleir, W. (1978). Functional properties of the hemoglobins of Artemia salina L.. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. (A Physiol.) 60A: 185-187
1. In hypoxic conditions Artemia salina L. forms 3 hemoglobins, which until now had only been characterized by their electrophoretic mobility.
2. We have analysed the oxygen-binding properties of these 3 hemoglobins.
3. HbI shows the lowest oxygen affinity, has an almost negligible Bohr effect and it has no physiological adaptation to temperature changes.
4. HbII shows an intermediate oxygen affinity and a pronounced positive Bohr effect.
5. HbIII has a very high affinity for oxygen, an almost negligible Bohr effect and a good physiological adaptation to temperature changes.
6. By combining the 3 hemoglobins in different proportions Artemia salina L. must be able to withstand diverging environmental conditions.
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