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Can you tell me how the hbs polypeptide reduce oxygen transport in sickle cell disease?

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Some info: Hemolobin S produces what are known as hemoglobin tactoids-gelations of hemoglobin which are not as able to release oxygen because of mechanical reasons.

Answered 11/2/2014

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