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Intracellular oxygen transport

Proteins (3)

ProteinSynonymsTaxonomy
MyoglobinHomo sapiens (human)
CytoglobinHistoglobin; HGb; Stellate cell activation-associated proteinHomo sapiens (human)
NeuroglobinHomo sapiens (human)

Compounds (2)

CompoundDescription
OxygenAn element with atomic symbol O, atomic number 8, and atomic weight [15.99903; 15.99977]. It is the most abundant element on earth and essential for respiration.
hemeThe color-furnishing portion of hemoglobin. It is found free in tissues and as the prosthetic group in many hemeproteins.