Hemoglobin E
Hemoglobin E
Hemoglobin E (HbE) is an abnormal form of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returns carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs. Hemoglobin E is one of the most common abnormal hemoglobin types.
Pronunciation
Hemoglobin E is pronounced as hee-muh-gloh-bin E.
Etymology
The term "Hemoglobin" is derived from the Greek words "haima" meaning "blood" and "globin" meaning "ball". The "E" in Hemoglobin E is derived from its first discovery in people of Southeast Asian descent.
Related Terms
- Hemoglobin: The protein molecule in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the body's tissues and returns carbon dioxide from the tissues back to the lungs.
- Hemoglobinopathy: A group of blood disorders and diseases that affect red blood cells.
- Thalassemia: A blood disorder passed down through families (inherited) in which the body makes an abnormal form or inadequate amount of hemoglobin.
- Anemia: A condition in which the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells.
Clinical Significance
Hemoglobin E is associated with Hemoglobin E disease and Hemoglobin E-beta thalassemia. Hemoglobin E disease is a mild blood disorder that can cause a slight anemia. Hemoglobin E-beta thalassemia, which can vary from mild to severe, is the combination of hemoglobin E and beta-thalassemia.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hemoglobin E
- Wikipedia's article - Hemoglobin E
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