Three patients heterozygous for hemoglobin Seattle were found to be anemic, with hematocrit levels of 24 to 33 per cent. Urinary erythropoietin excretion was 1 to 4 units per day. This low value ...

Researchers have discovered crucial information about the protein transporter of oxygen, which opens up the possibility to optimize its function by introducing modifications. The transport of oxygen ...

ARLINGTON, Va.– Red-blooded genealogists take note: The discovery in microbes of two oxygen-packing proteins, the earliest known ancestors to hemoglobin, brings scientists closer to identifying the ...

For many years, scientists have been puzzled by individuals who live in high-elevation areas throughout the world. Surveys of high-altitude populations, from areas of the Andes to regions of the ...

The evaluation of new drugs designed to treat specific anemias should include a thorough understanding of underlying pathophysiology, with a focus on enhancing oxygen transport. In this concise review ...