Hemopexin (or haemopexin; HPX), also known as beta-1B-glycoprotein is a protein that in humans is encoded by the HPX gene and belongs to hemopexin family of proteins. == Function == Hemopexin binds heme with the highest affinity of any known protein. Its function is scavenging the heme released or lost by the turnover of heme proteins such as hemo...
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Synonym for haemopexin ... <protein> Single chain haem binding plasma _1 glycoprotein (57 kD) unlike haptoglobin does not bind haemoglobin. ... Present at around 1mg/ml in plasma. Responsible for transporting haem groups to the liver for breakdown. Structurally related to vitronectin and some collagenases. ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
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(he″mo-pek´sin) a heme-binding serum protein.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: hē′mō-peks′in Definitions: 1. A serum glycoprotein related to β-globulins, with molecular weight around 57,000, containing 22% carbohydrate; important in binding heme and porphyrins, preventing excretion, and perhaps regulating heme in drug metabolism.
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