Functional properties of the hemoglobins of Artemia salina L.
Van den Branden, C.; D'Hondt, J.; Moens, L.; Decleir, W. (1978). Functional properties of the hemoglobins of Artemia salina L. Comp. Biochem. Physiol., Part A Physiol. 60(2): 185-187. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0300-9629(78)90228-1
In: Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology. Part A. Physiology. Pergamon: Oxford. ISSN 0300-9629; e-ISSN 1531-4332, more
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- Van den Branden, C.
- D'Hondt, J.
- Moens, L., more
- Decleir, W., more
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| Abstract |
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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