HEMOGLOBIN F
\hˈiːməɡlˌɒbɪn ˈɛf], \hˈiːməɡlˌɒbɪn ˈɛf], \h_ˈiː_m_ə_ɡ_l_ˌɒ_b_ɪ_n ˈɛ_f]\
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The major component of hemoglobin in the fetus. This HEMOGLOBIN has two alpha and two gamma polypeptide subunits in comparison to normal adult hemoglobin, which has two alpha and two beta polypeptide subunits. Fetal hemoglobin concentrations can be elevated (usually above 0.5%) in children and adults affected by LEUKEMIA and several types of ANEMIA.
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