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haptoglobin

/ˌhæp.təˈɡloʊ.bɪn/

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noun

C2formalcommonmedical/ˌhæp.təˈɡloʊ.bɪn/

uncountable

A protein found in blood plasma that binds to free hemoglobin, helping to remove it from the body, such as after injury or red blood cell breakdown.

  • 🇷🇺Белок, содержащийся в плазме крови, который связывается со свободным гемоглобином, помогая выводить его из организма, например, после травмы или разрушения эритроцитов.
  1. Hemoglobin-binding Plasma Protein C2 formal medical

    A protein found in blood plasma that binds free hemoglobin released from red blood cells, aiding in its removal from the body (e.g., from wounds) and preventing oxidative damage.

    • Doctors measure haptoglobin levels to detect hemolytic anemia.
    • After an injury, haptoglobin helps clear hemoglobin from damaged tissues.

    🇷🇺Гаптоглобин

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