Heme

Translation of "heme" into Russian

Noun

heme

hemes pl

Heme is an essential component of hemoglobin.

Гем является важным компонентом гемоглобина.

Additional translations

Noun

A deep red, iron-containing compound that forms the nonprotein part of hemoglobin and some other biological molecules.

The heme group in hemoglobin is responsible for binding oxygen in the blood.

Adjective

Relating to, derived from, or containing heme.

Dietary heme iron is more readily absorbed than non-heme iron.