HBQ1

HBQ1 is a gene that encodes a hemoglobin subunit in the human body. This gene is primarily expressed in the erythroid cells of the bone marrow. The encoded protein has been identified as a hemoglobin subunit that can bind to oxygen and support oxygen transport in the blood.

Function

The HBQ1 gene is responsible for the production of a protein known as hemoglobin subunit theta 1. This protein is a component of the hemoglobin molecule, which is responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. The HBQ1 gene is primarily expressed in the erythroid cells of the bone marrow, which are cells that will eventually become red blood cells.

Clinical significance

Mutations in the HBQ1 gene can lead to a variety of health problems. For example, some mutations can cause thalassemia, a group of genetic disorders that affect the body's ability to produce hemoglobin. Other mutations can lead to anemia, a condition characterized by a lack of healthy red blood cells.

See also

• Hemoglobin
• Gene
• Thalassemia
• Anemia

External links

• HBQ1 at the National Center for Biotechnology Information

HBQ1 Resources
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