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What does haem mean?

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Noun
  1. The component of haemoglobin responsible for binding oxygen, consists of an iron ion that binds oxygen and a porphyrin ring that binds the globin molecules; one molecule binds one molecule of oxygen.
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Curcumin activates the haem oxygenase-1 gene via regulation of Nrf2 and the antioxidant-responsive element.
Since haem is potentially an extremely toxic molecule, its aggregation into haemozoin, represents an effective means of detoxification.
The results show that, in order to work, the enzyme lanosterol demethylase in the parasite requires the haem part of haemoglobin.
Chemical Principle: The test is based on the Pseudo-peroxidase activity of the haem moiety of hemoglobin and myoglobin.
According to Dr Brown, the secret to a burger's taste is haem, a compound found in all living cells, including plants.
The chromogen is oxidized by a hydroperoxide in the presence of haem and changes colour from yellow to blue.

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