Hemoglobin & Myoglobin

5 reactions in this topic, each with the reagents, the mechanism and the structure of the product.

When hemoglobin changes conformation from T state and R state (as a result of oxygen being bound to Hb) some of the pKa values of

BPG is D-2,3-biphosphoglycate and it binds strongly to deoxyhemoglobin (T state)

Hemoglobin binds in a cooperative fashion because of four different heme groups that are involved.

Here is the formula that is used to calculate the p50 of hemoglobin and myoglobin:Note: n=1 for myoglobin calculations since it on

Both hemoglobin and myoglobin are present in our bodies to help with blood transportation.