noun
- Proteins that contain a heme group (an iron-containing organic compound) as a prosthetic group, enabling them to bind and transport gases or participate in electron transfer.
Usage: Plural form of hemoprotein; Technical/scientific term used in biochemistry and molecular biology; Also spelled haemoproteins in British English
Examples
- Hemoproteins such as hemoglobin and myoglobin are essential for oxygen transport in vertebrates.
- Cytochromes are hemoproteins that play a crucial role in cellular respiration.
- The study of hemoproteins has advanced our understanding of how cells generate energy.
- Many hemoproteins exhibit characteristic colors due to their iron-containing heme groups.
- Hemoproteins are found across all domains of life, from bacteria to humans.