Tag: Globin protein

Globins are a highly conserved superfamily of proteins found in nearly all forms of life, from bacteria to humans. A globin protein is the globular, protein component of a larger molecule like hemoglobin or myoglobin, where it plays a critical role in binding and transporting oxygen or other gases.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), iron deficiency is the most common cause of anemia worldwide, a condition directly linked to low hemoglobin levels. But what, exactly, is required to form hemoglobin? The answer involves a precise combination of iron, globin protein, and several key vitamins, all working together in a complex process within your bone marrow.